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An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... to full shock spectrum ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Low #Abdomen #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Framework - MAP ... auto-PEEP, Abdominal compartment ... Dehydration Shock ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Abdominal Compartment ... pressure within the abdomen ... causing organ dysfunction ... circumferential abdomen ... POCUS) and function
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Life-threatening organ dysfunction ... vasopressors to maintain MAP ... resistant Hypotension (MAP ... Lungs (40-60%), abdomen ... Vasopressors to maintain MAP
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... - Hemorrhagic shock ... skin, ↑ HR, ↓ cap ... a late sign of shock ... Head/scalp, Chest/abdomen