What's your type?
This type of shock is caused by severe blood or fluid loss?
What is hypovolemic shock?
This is the overall goal of vasopressor therapy in patients with shock.
What is maintaining a MAP ≥ 65 mmHg?
The first-line fluid type for resuscitation in most shock states.
What are crystalloids?
When pressure drops and heart rate’s fine, this pure alpha pressor works just in time.
What is phenylephrine?
This should be started as pressors doses increase.
What is corticosteroids?
A massive myocardial infarction can lead to this type of shock.
What is cardiogenic shock?
This agent has been found to cause arrhythmias and has fallen out of favor as first line therapy for septic shock.
What is dopamine?
In septic shock, this is the recommended initial fluid bolus volume.
What is 30 mL/kg?
Heart needs a push? Don’t make a fuss — this beta-1 drug’s the one to trust.
What is dobutamine?
Used in refractory vasoplegic shock, this agent inhibits guanylate cyclase and nitric oxide pathways to restore vascular tone.
What is angiotensin II?
A pulmonary embolism can be the causative agent of this type of shock.
What is obstructive shock?
This pressor can be started peripherally in emergencies.
What is norepinephrine?
This shock state is one where fluids are avoided.
What is cardiogenic shock?
Three sites hit, but alpha’s the lead — this pressor’s first when sepsis takes speed.
What is norepinephrine?
Used in refractory vasoplegic shock, this agent inhibits guanylate cyclase and nitric oxide pathways to restore vascular tone.
What is methylene blue?
Pneumonia can be the cause of this type of shock.
What is distributive shock?
This vasopressor can be used early in septic shock treatment and will require a central line.
What is vasopressin?
This marker may worsen with excessive fluid administration in septic patients.
What is serum creatinine?
Not alpha, not beta, not RAAS in disguise — this ADH cousin helps pressures rise.
What is vasopressin?
What is hydroxycobalamin?
A patient presenting with this type of shock would have increased cardiac output.
What is distributive shock?
This should be started if your patient no longer has a pulse.
What is CPR?
This fluid may be less used for concern of hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.
What is normal saline?
If shock is present and cultures are rare,
This agent should be started in no time to spare.
What is gram-negative coverage?
Unlike catecholamines, this agent activates a hormone cascade starting with renin and ending with vasoconstriction.
What is angiotensin II?