10 results
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 Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Pulmonary embolism ... and hypotension ... Hypovolemic Shock ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
class (30-day all cause ... , Transient Hypotension ... , Shock) Excerpted ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - ... (correction of hypokalemia ... #Secondary #Hypertension ... #Screening #Workup ... #table
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #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
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... heart disease • Hypertensive ... • Pulmonary embolus ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... Pts: cardiogenic shock
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... patient causing hypovolemia ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed