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Last Update: 06/08/2024 03:20 PM

Current Deck: SLS Cards::9. Trauma

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What is your differential and initial management of post-op hypotension?
DDx 
Hypovolemia (e.g. poor post-op oral intake)
Bleeding
Shock (e.g. cardiogenic (e.g. perioperative MI), anaphylactic)
Drugs-induced (e.g. anesthesia, vasodilator, antihypertensive)
Pulmonary embolism

Management 
  • Vitals, physical including: fluid status CBASE H2O = cap refill, BP, anterior neck veins (i.e. JVP), skin turgor, eyes sunken, HR, oral mucosa, output of urine, perfusion (e.g. cool extremities, altered mental status)
  • Labs: CBC, lytes, Cr, urea, lactate, VBG
  • IVF
  • Trendelenberg position
  • Monitor I+O
  • Consider vasopressor
  • Identify and treat underlying causes