Shock Assistant

Type identification & resuscitation

Red flags
  • MAP <65, lactate >4, cool peripheries, oliguria
  • Altered mental status

First steps

  • ABCDE, 2 large-bore IV, urgent labs incl. lactate, type & crossmatch

Key investigations

  • Lactate, ABG, CBC, RFT, coags
  • ECG, troponin, BNP
  • Bedside echo + IVC, POCUS abdomen

Differentials

  • Hypovolemic
  • Cardiogenic
  • Distributive (septic, anaphylactic, neurogenic)
  • Obstructive (PE, tamponade, tension PTX)

Initial management

  • Crystalloid 30 ml/kg unless cardiogenic/obstructive
  • Vasopressor: noradrenaline first-line for distributive
  • Treat underlying: antibiotics, blood, pericardiocentesis, thrombolysis

Referral

  • ICU admission
  • Surgery / Cath lab as indicated

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