Use of Physiologic Reasoning to Diagnose and Manage Shock States
Author
Source
Critical Care Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Shock states are defined by stereotypic changes in well-known physiologic parameters.
While these well-known changes provide a convenient entry point into further evaluation of patients in shock or at risk for shock, use of such physiologic evaluation is not commonly seen in clinical medicine.
A formal description of physiologic reasoning in the diagnosis of shock states is presented in this paper.
Included with this conceptual framework is a discussion of key tests or findings that can be used to differentiate between possible diagnoses, and the pairing of treatment strategies to distinct classes of physiologic abnormalities.
It is hoped that the methodology presented here will demonstrate the primacy of physiologic reasoning in the diagnosis and treatment of hemodynamic instability.
Advantages of this method are speed and accuracy, efficient use of resources, and mitigation against sources of medical errors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lighthall, Geoffrey. 2011. Use of Physiologic Reasoning to Diagnose and Manage Shock States. Critical Care Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446763
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lighthall, Geoffrey. Use of Physiologic Reasoning to Diagnose and Manage Shock States. Critical Care Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446763
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lighthall, Geoffrey. Use of Physiologic Reasoning to Diagnose and Manage Shock States. Critical Care Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446763
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446763