Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
protocol - POCUS evaluation ... acute circulatory failure ... Includes evaluation ... classification ... #Algorithm
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... Pancreatitis RV failure ... pneumothorax LV failure ... #Classification ... Cardiogenic #Comparison #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... - Severe heart failure ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
& Cardiogenic Shock ... - Management Checklist ... Evaluation - ... function tests if shock ... #Checklist #CHF
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... multisystem organ failure ... vascular β†’ RV failure ... #Classification ... warm #wet #dry #table
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 β€’ HR not variable
 β€’ Abrupt rate changes
 β€’ Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Signs of shock or ... heart failure ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
Mains Electricity Failure ... β€’ If immediate evacuation ... until patient is stable ... β€’ Consider evacuation ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   β€’ Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... - Autonomic failure ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management checklist ... Evaluation to ... as for septic shock ... limit them as able ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... - Severe renal failure ... NPO, or profound shock ... Critical Care #Checklist