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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... exacerbation (any cause ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... findings based on cause ... infusion reactions, adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Epinephrine - Adrenalin ... in refractory shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... Toxins (CCB, BB, BRASH ... Failure, Endocrine (adrenal ... albumin, trauma), Renal ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
calcification of both adrenal ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #adrenal #calcifications ... #infant #NEJM #
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Circulation - treat shock ... meningococcal purpuric rash ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #ABCs #CriticalCare
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
class (30-day all cause ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... Transient Hypotension, Shock ... stratification #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
depressed) • Renal ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... vomiting/diarrhea), renal ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
& hemorrhagic rash ... ; symptoms of shock ... Vesicular & pruritic rash ... > Inflammation causes ... #Immunization #peds