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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... ventricular outflow obstruction ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... Dysautonomia Obstructive
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
contractility) - Acute ... - Myocarditis Obstructive ... (Mechanical obstruction ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... embolism - Pericardial
D-Sign of Acute Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS - Parasternal Short Axis

Acute shortness of breath with this
Pulmonary Embolism ... on POCUS - Parasternal ... outflow tract obstruction ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #POCUS #PSAX #Echocardiogram
RV Dilatation in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS - Parasternal Long Axis

Acute shortness of breath with this
Dilatation in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS ... Parasternal Long Axis Acute ... outflow tract obstruction ... #Pulmonary #Embolism
Acute Hypoxemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hyperacute: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Acute Hypoxemia ... Embolism, Pneumothorax ... Hemorrhage • Impaired Diffusion ... Embolism, Emphysema ... Pressure Vent, pHTN, Shock
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Comparison Obstructive ... Shock: • Obstructive ... massive pericardial effusion ... Pulmonary embolism ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS ... followed by 90mg iv infusion ... #Embolism #POCUS ... ultrasound #DSign #AcutePE
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Pericardial • Effusion ... Stable Angina • Acute ... Tachyarrhythmia Airway Obstruction ... Abnormalities • Pleural Effusions ... Embolism* • Pulmonary
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
• Cardiogenic: Acute ... MI, Acute Heart ... Pancreatitis • Obstructive ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... embolism 2) Understand
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... insufficiency, acute ... into valve ring OBSTRUCTIVE ... embolism or severe ... pulmonary hypertension