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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Hemorrhage • Renal ... hypertension Distributive ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hypotension ... #causes
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Hypotension - Rapid ... Examine for a cause ... NatalieRosen_MD #Hypotension ... #Management #criticalcare ... #Shock
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Sounds • Pulmonary ... Embolism ... Tamponade - Hypovolemic ... #Hypotension #Differential ... #causes
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... class (30-day all cause ... , Transient Hypotension ... , Shock) Excerpted ... #criticalcare #
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pulmonary embolism ... and hypotension ... Hypovolemic Shock ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... , including a diuretic ... disorders including hypokalemia ... #Workup #causes
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Hypercalcemia • Hypertension ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Kidney stones caused ... Triamterene • Hypertension ... Spironolactone) • Hypertension
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
initially include hypotension ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... albumin, trauma), Renal ... #diagnosis #differential ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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- Obstructive Cardiomyopathy ... RESPIRATORY - Pulmonary ... Embolism - Tension ... - Orthostatic Hypotension ... - Ruptured AAA
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
embolism or severe ... pulmonary hypertension ... HYPOVOLEMIC (Cold ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare