Hypotension / shock


BP <90 mmHg or MAP <65 mmHg
-- CBC(Hgb,WBC),CMP(kidny/liver/lytes), lactate, cultures (if febrile)
-- DDX

  • shock? septic/cariogenic/obstructive/hemorrhagic/

  • adrenal crisis (steroid WD)? Thyroid?

  • BP meds? opioids ( can cause)?

Plan

  • find cause first

  • IVF

  • shock -> IVF -> NoreEpi -> ICU

  • bleed -> RBC/Massive transfussion

  • Adrenal crisis (weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,) +(Na↓, K↑, glucose↓) HC 100 mg IV

  • Stop BP meds, give fluids