Shock
Rapid Summary
What to scan:
Findings
Use the corresponding finding images to identify what pathology your patient may have. Please remember that multiple diagnoses may exist at the same patient.
Hypovolemic/Distributive: severe sepsis, GI bleed, trauma, AAA:
Hyperdynamic LVEF
Hypovolemic/Distributive: severe sepsis, GI bleed, trauma, AAA:
Flat IVC
For further diagnostic clues look for:
• Pneumonia
• AAA
• Peritoneal Fluid
• Ectopic Pregnancy
Cardiogenic Shock:
Diminished LVEF
Cardiogenic Shock:
Fat IVC
Cardiogenic Shock:
Pulmonary edema commonly present, but NOT ALWAYS!
Obstructive Tamponade:
Pericardial effusion
Obstructive Tamponade:
Fat IVC
Obstructive Pulmonary Embolism:
Large RV
Obstructive Pulmonary Embolism:
Fat IVC
Obstructive Pulmonary Embolism:
Look for a DVT to confirm!