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REBOOT 1. Undifferentiated Shock Part 1

Critical Care Time

CHAPTER

Evaluating Shock: Key Metrics and Indicators

This chapter focuses on the critical assessment of heart rate and blood pressure in diagnosing shock, highlighting the shock index as an early warning tool. It discusses the importance of pulse pressure and urine output, alongside laboratory evaluations like lactate and bicarbonate levels, in forming a comprehensive view of a patient's condition. The speakers emphasize the necessity of a holistic approach in critical care, stressing that recovery involves restoring physiological balance over merely normalizing vital signs.

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