2. Undifferentiated Shock Part 2
Jul 05, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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Summary
Part two of this episode dives into differentiating shock using the "pump, pipe, tank" framework. It explores cardiogenic and obstructive "pump" problems, examining hemodynamics, physical exam, and POCUS findings. The discussion extends to "pipe" problems, covering distributive shock etiologies beyond sepsis, and "tank" problems, detailing hypovolemic shock causes, clinical signs, and the utility of the eFAST exam for rapid diagnosis and treatment.Episode description
We've already discussed how to identify shock, or how to assess a patient whom you are worried may be in shock... but what's next? Listen as Nick & Cyrus discuss the Pump, Pipe & Tank framework for determining the type of shock your patient is suffering from. In this episode we discuss the pathophysiology of the different types of shock, the tools you can use to help differentiate one type of shock from another, and scratch the surface on some initial treatment considerations.
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