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Narrative Reviews


Circulation

Under Construction

Systems Failure


Blood Pressure

  • Hypotension
  • Hypertension

Heart


Ischaemia

Heart Failure

Cardiomyopathy

Valvular Disorders

Arrhythmias


Pericardial Disorders

Trauma

  • Myocardial Contusion
  • Penetrating Injury

Blood Vessels


Aorta

Smaller Vessels

  • Cervical Artery Dissection
  • Portal Vein Thrombosis

Vasoplegia

  • General
  • Septic Shock
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Neurogenic Shock
  • Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass Shock

Trauma

  • Exsanguination

Blood Volume


Hypovolaemic Shock

  • Massive Haemorrhage
  • Dehydration
  • Anaemia


Investigations & Monitoring


General


General

  • Blood Pressure
  • ECG

Perfusion

  • Capillary Refill
  • Lactate
  • ScvO2
  • Peripheral - Central Temperature Gradient
  • Blood pH / Base Deficit

Imaging

  • Echocardiography
  • Ultrasound
  • CT
  • MRI
  • PET
  • Catheter Angiography

Therapies


General


Fluids

Drugs

  • Vasopressors
  • Antihypertensives
  • Arrhythmias
  • Antianginals
  • Antiplatelets
  • Anticoagulants

Revascularisation

Miscellaneous

  • Pacemakers & Internal Defibrillators
  • Heart Transplantation

Procedures


General


Vessel Cannulation

  • Central Venous Catheter Placement
  • Pulmonary Artery Catheter Placement
  • Arterial Line Placement

Pacing

  • Temporary Pacing Wire

Cardioversion

  • Cardioversion & Defibrillation

VA ECMO

  • Instituting VA ECMO