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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
- Myocarditis Obstructive ... (Mechanical obstruction ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... embolism - Pericardial ... Classification #Table
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... ventricular outflow obstruction ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... Dysautonomia Obstructive
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
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Pericardial • Effusion ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Tachyarrhythmia Airway Obstruction ... Abnormalities • Pleural Effusions ... Embolism* • Pulmonary
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... Pancreatitis • Obstructive ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... embolism 2) Understand ... management #comparison #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... - Distributive Shock ... HOCM) - Obstructive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Embolism
Acute Hypoxemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hyperacute: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Pneumothorax ... Hemorrhage • Impaired Diffusion ... Embolism, Emphysema ... Pressure Vent, pHTN, Shock
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
: cardiogenic, obstructive ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Outflow ... Obstruction (HOCM ... amniotic or fat embolism
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... into valve ring OBSTRUCTIVE ... embolism or severe ... pulmonary hypertension ... warm #wet #dry #table
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 ... #RVStrain #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #POCUS