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

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
- Myocarditis Obstructive ... (Mechanical obstruction ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... embolism - Pericardial ... Classification #Table
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pericardial • Effusion ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Tachyarrhythmia Airway Obstruction ... Embolism* • Pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Diagnosis Algorithm ... HOCM) - Obstructive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Embolism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes: - Outflow Obstruction ... Infarction • Stable ... Embolism (chest ... • Pleural Effusion
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
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bronchitis • Chronic obstructive ... embolismPulmonary ... Pleura: • Pleural effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Arrhythmia • Obstructive ... : Pulmonary Embolism ... Dehydration Shock ... #criticalcare #algorithm