In this episode, we review the main causes of four different types of shock: hypovolemic, cardiac, obstructive and distributive (or vasoplegic). We discuss both initial assessment and management of a patient in shock, as well as more focused therapies for specific etiologies. Our medicine minute discusses the choice for initial vasopressors as well as the evidence behind current MAP targets.
Written by: Dr. Krish Bilimoria (Internal Medicine resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Camille Simard (GIM, OB medicine) and Dr. Jed Lipez (GIM, Critical Care)
Sound editing by: Alison Lai