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🫀 Shock Patterns on POCUS
A quick bedside approach to differentiating the major types of shock using IVC assessment, cardiac output, and lung ultrasound.
🔹 Cardiogenic → Plethoric IVC + pulmonary edema
🔹 Obstructive → Plethoric IVC + low cardiac output
🔹 Hypovolemic → Small/collapsible IVC + low cardiac output
🔹 Distributive → Small/collapsible IVC + hyperdynamic circulation
💡 Clinical Pearl:
POCUS can rapidly help identify the underlying shock pattern and guide early management.
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