03-31-2007, 07:55 PM
Just a short note, yet important.
1. PCWP: > 18 mmHG: pick up cardiogenic shock.
2. PCWP : Normal or less than <18 mmHg: think of othr reasons of shock.
Now, If MVO2 is normal (~15) : its Septic shock
If MVO2 is decreased (<14): its neurogenic or
hypovolemic shock
1. PCWP: > 18 mmHG: pick up cardiogenic shock.
2. PCWP : Normal or less than <18 mmHg: think of othr reasons of shock.
Now, If MVO2 is normal (~15) : its Septic shock
If MVO2 is decreased (<14): its neurogenic or
hypovolemic shock