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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - POCUS ... evaluation in shock ... an ultrasound evaluation ... classification ... #Algorithm
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... T-cells recruit ... allergy #table #classification
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... I call it, “Think ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... I call it, “Think ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
, seasonal hay fever ... with cytotoxic T ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... and cytotoxic T ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
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Evaluation of Leukocytosis ... applies to any cells ... , T cells, and natural ... neutropenia: typhoid fever ... Morphologically: absence of complete
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... Encapsulated Bacteria Cell ... Mediated Immunity - T-Cells ... Infection #Fever
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... days and presents fever ... and no apparent focus ... Shock evidenced ... bleeding: based on evaluation
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
e.g., uptake by cells ... undifferentiated shock ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb #classification