Diagnosis and Management of Shock
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This is a complimentary chapter from the textbook,
Fundamental Critical Care Support: Resource Limited 2020, titled "Diagnosis and Management of Shock."
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the four main categories of shock
- Increase index of suspicion for multiple, simultaneous etiologies of shock.
- Discuss the goals of resuscitation in shock.
- Summarize the general principles of shock management.
- Describe the physiologic effects of vasoactive and inotropic agents.
- Discuss the diagnosis and management of oliguria and acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Be aware of the impact of resource limitation on triage and management of shock.