Hypotension caused by primary pump failure eg post MI, arrhythmia..
ABCDE assessment
Call for senior help
Urgent investigations – ECG/CXR/ABG/FBC/U&Es/Echo (on-call cardio)
Pulmonary oedema?
ABCDE assessment
Call for senior help
Urgent investigations – ECG/CXR/ABG/FBC/U&Es/Echo (on-call cardio)
Pulmonary oedema?
| Present? Consider… IV 50mg furosemide GTN infusion CPAP |
Absent? Consider… Fluid challenge eg 250ml stat of colloid |
Patient will likely require transfer to HDU/CCU/ICU for further management including inotropic support.
Ensure senior medical advice is sought.
