Pediatric Shock

Do you feel comfortable recognizing and managing the different types of shock in pediatrics? Shock is a life-threatening emergency where quickly identifying the underlying cause is critical to choosing the right treatment approach. In this episode, we’ll work through 3 classic cases involving hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and distributive/septic shock. Along the way, we’ll review the key exam findings that help distinguish each type of shock and the treatment approaches that differ between them. Scripting and Fact-Checking Credits: Dr. Christopher Demas (Peds, PGY-5) Dr. Torrie LeBlanc (Peds, PGY-6) Dr. Sheila Waslawski (Pediatric Hospitalist) Dr. Justin Steele (Pediatric Hospitalist) Attributions: Whiteout by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse?trackId=391574" Blue Dot Sessions Mixkit Sound Effects