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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - POCUS ... evaluation in shock ... an ultrasound evaluation ... to Weil's shock classification ... Protocol #Shock #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... variceal ligation - EGD ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Surveillance EGD ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding: ... based on evaluation
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... diminished tissue perfusion ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... water #Shock #Classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... massive pericardial effusion ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... myocardial infarction. end-stage ... external fluid loss leading
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... diminished tissue perfusion ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... water #Shock #Classification
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... Use higher end dosing ... • Vaspressor infusion
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... are excellent at evaluating ... Adequate perfusion ... causing hypovolemia needing ... #differential #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Prokinetics dec. repeat EGD ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... • Start with EGD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm