Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion) - Hemorrhagic • Trauma • GI hemorrhage • Ruptured aortic aneurysm • Retroperitoneal bleed - Non-hemorrhagic • Severe diarrhea • Intractable vomiting Distributive (Vasodilation) - Septic - Anaphylaxis - Spinal cord trauma (a.k.a. neurogenic shock) Cardiogenic (Decreased contractility) - Acute MI - Severe heart failure exacerbation (any cause) - Myocarditis Obstructive (Mechanical obstruction to blood flow) - Massive pulmonary embolism - Pericardial tamponade - Tension pneumothorax Dr. Eric Strong https://twitter.com/DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential #Diagnosis #Classification #Table #CriticalCare
