Understanding Cardiovascular Obstruction and Its Causes

This episode covers Chapter 6 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.

Episode Overview:

1. List, define and explain the 5 causes of shock
2. What is the utility of lactate and base deficit in the management of shock?
3. Define: SIRS, Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock
4. List 5 empirical criteria for the diagnosis of circulatory shock
5. Describe Early Goal Directed Therapy
6. Describe the management goals in cardiogenic shock

Wisecracks:

1. A stepwise approach to cardiogenic shock