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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... be used in all types ... #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
1) Determine type ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... hasankazmi01 #Vasopressors ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... differential
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... undifferentiated shock ... administration, vasopressors ... output - Acute pulmonary ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
shorter duration pf vasopressors ... cardiac output causes ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges ... #management
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Related to the type ... Fever, chills, lack ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... Inflammatory #Syndrome #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management