Septic shock: diagnosis & management

Question at: go.amboss.com/oa9
Review top strategies to approach board-style questions and high-yield concepts about shock, sepsis, and vasopressors by thinking through this AMBOSS Step 2 question with medical educator Dr. Zeb, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus.
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- Sepsis: go.amboss.com/gze
- Sympathomimetic drugs: go.amboss.com/rd9
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to USMLE Step 1 question walkthrough
0:16 - First steps in your approach: task & key diagnostic findings
0:58 - Consider differentials for shock
2:35 - Highlight key info for septic shock
4:43 - Norepinephrine in treatment of septic shock
5:51 - Phenylephrine in treatment of neurogenic shock
6:22 - Dopamine in treatment of shock
6:45 - Dobutamine in treatment of cardiogenic shock
7:13 - Hydrocortisone in treatment of anaphylactic shock
7:45 - No pharmacotherapy for shock?
7:55 - Important associations & other correct options
8:46 - Key takeaways
9:27 - Outro: Keep it up. Stay positive. You got this!
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[@MA-dd9dd]

Amazing thank you!
Please do more of these videos.

[@Letsdoartwork]

Great question. Want more such questions regularly. 👍😊

[@DrZeb-gz8dg]

I'm glad you like it - more to come! Check out the question walkthrough playlist - the next should be out this week.

[@michelenichele294]

Superb as always. 🙏👏🏻

[@DrZeb-gz8dg]

Thank you! 😊

[@laurenhoffmann7978]

what a treat! thank u

[@DrZeb-gz8dg]

Happy you liked it!

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Gooooood

[@mrehteshamjavaid]

Superb

[@DrZeb-gz8dg]

Thanks a bunch!