Hypotension Flashcards

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Definition

A

< 90/60

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2
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Causes of shock, shock

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Cardiogenic
Obstructive
Distributive

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3
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Endocrine

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Mineralocorticoid deficiency

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4
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Drug induced

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Antihypertensive drugs
L-dopa
Carbidopa
TCAs

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5
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Management

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ABCDE !

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6
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Orthostatic hypotension

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Causes of shock inc. neurogenic
Drug-induced - antihypertensives, L-dopa, etc…
CNS diseases - Parkinson’s, MS, etc..
Guillan Barre
B12 deficiency and degeneration of the spinal cord
Pheochromocytoma!

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