Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... (distributive, ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 β€’ Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
β€’ Distributive ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... hasankazmi01 #Vasopressors ... #Drugs #pharmacology ... management #comparison #table
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 β€’ Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... Ang II" - Sepsis/distributive ... @EmmGeezee #Vasopressors ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential ... #Table #Distribution
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... depletion) - Distributive ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... mcg/min Pure Vasopressors ... #Properties #Table ... #Pharmacology #
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 β€’ Poor oral intake
 β€’ Hemorrhage
 β€’ Renal loss
 β€’
Differential Diagnosis ... valvulopathy β€’ Pulmonary ... obstruction β€’ Pulmonary ... hypertension Distributive ... #Hypotension #Differential
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential ... #Table #Distribution
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... possible w/ early shock ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... β€’ Distributive Shock ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors