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Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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Washington University School ofMedicine
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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Division of Infectious Diseases
Washington University School of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Washington University School of Medicine
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
Professor of MedicineDivision of Pulmonary and Critical CareMedicine
Washington University School of Medicine
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upon the first edition and adding to the long tradition of medical education promoted
by The Washington Manual TM of Medical Therapeutics and the associated medical and
surgical subspecialty manuals published from Washington University Our continuedgoal in publishing this manuscript is to provide experienced clinicians and trainees aresource containing comprehensive and current treatment algorithms for the bedsidediagnosis and management of the most frequently encountered illnesses and problems
in the intensive care unit (ICU) In this edition, we continue to focus on the delivery
of concise algorithms in order to expedite bedside decision-making The chaptersinclude annotated bibliographies of select references to guide more in-depth readingwhen time permits We again include sections on common ICU procedures, equations,nutrition, and pharmacology All chapters were written by Washington Universityfaculty physicians and experts in their respective fields, often with the assistance ofsubspecialty fellows and residents
We recognize that the field of critical care is constantly changing with the ability of new study results Therefore, this manual is meant to be a starting place forthe initial care and stabilization of critically ill patients The tables and figures thataccompany each chapter are meant as guides and may not be applicable for all patients
avail-We strongly encourage further reading of the literature and consultation with moreexpert clinicians to optimize the outcomes of critically ill patients
We again especially give our sincerest thanks to Becky Light for her devotedefforts in preparing chapters and for acting as the liaison between the chapters’ authorsand Lippincott Williams & Wilkins We also thank the entire production staff atLippincott Williams & Wilkins and Wolters Kluwer for their efforts in the production
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Sundeep Viswanathan and Richard G Bach
Timothy J Bedient and Marin H Kollef
Howard J Huang
Warren Isakow
Warren Isakow
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Saad Ghafoor and Mario Castro
Chad A Witt and Marin H Kollef
Tonya D Russell
Right Ventricular Failure in the Intensive
Murali M Chakinala
Hannah C Otepka and Roger D Yusen
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Jeremiah P Depta and Andrew M Kates
Sundeep Viswanathan and Marin Kollef
Jay Shah and Alan C Braverman
Shane J LaRue and Gregory A Ewald
Derrick R Fansler and Daniel H Cooper
Ahsan Usman and Seth Goldberg
Peter Juran and Steven Cheng
Andrew Labelle
William E Clutter
Timothy J Bedient and Marin H Kollef
David A Rometo, Marin H Kollef, and Garry S Tobin
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Ryan Roop and Alex Denes
Derek E Byers
Nicholas M Mohr, Devin P Sherman, and Steven L Brody
Hitoshi Honda and Keith F Woeltje
Kevin W McConnell, John P Kirby, and John E Mazuski
David K Warren
Toshibumi Taniguchi and Keith F Woeltje
Stephen Y Liang and Steven J Lawrence
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Tingting Li and Anitha Vijayan
Tingting Li and Anitha Vijayan
Anupam Aditi and Jeffrey S Crippin
Anupam Aditi and Jeffrey S Crippin
Mrudula V Kumar and Kevin M Korenblat
Chandra Prakash Gyawali
Chandra Prakash Gyawali
Mrudula Kumar and Daniel K Mullady
Rajat Dhar
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Jeanine F Carbone and Molly V Houser
Molly J Stout and Laura A Parks
Kevin W McConnell and Douglas J.E Schuerer
Jennifer L Gnerlich, Robb R Whinney, and John P Kirby
Stephen R Broderick and Varun Puri
Beth E Taylor and Robert Southard
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Jonathan M Green
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Marin H Kollef
Shock is a common problem in the intensive care unit, requiring immediate diagnosisand treatment It is usually defined by a combination of hemodynamic parameters(mean blood pressure<60 mm Hg, systolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg), clinical
findings (altered mentation, decreased urine output), and abnormal laboratory values(elevated serum lactate, metabolic acidosis) The first step is to identify the cause ofshock, as each condition will require different interventions The overall goal of therapy
is to reverse tissue hypoperfusion as quickly as possible in order to preserve organfunction Table 1.1 and Algorithms 1.1 and 1.2 offer an approach for determining themain cause of shock Specific management of the various shock states is presented inthe following chapters Early evaluation with echocardiography, intraesophageal aorticwaveform assessment, or right heart catheterization will allow determination of thecause of shock and will assist in management
TABLE 1.1 Hemodynamic Patterns Associated with Specific Shock Statesa
aEqualization of RAP, PAOP, diastolic PAP, and diastolic RVP indicates cardiac tamponade.
CI, cardiac index; SVR, systemic vascular resistance; PVR, pulmonary vascular resistance;
SvO 2 , mixed venous oxygen saturation; RAP, right arterial pressure; RVP, right ventricular
pressure; PAP, pulmonary artery pressure; PAOP, pulmonary artery occlusion pressure;
↑, increased; ↓, decreased; N, normal.
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ALGORITHM 1.1 Main Causes of Shock
SBP: systolic blood pressure
MAP: mean arterial pressure
CI: cardiac index
Clinical Picture of Shock SBP <90 mm Hg MAP <60 mm Hg Lactate ≥4 mmol/L
Reduced Cardiac Output
CI <2.2 L/min/m 2 measured by thermodilution method or aortic waveform assessment with esophageal Doppler
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic Shock
Septic Shock
No Yes
↓
↓ Cool Slow
↑
+++
+++
Large heart, pulmonary edema –
↓
↓ Cool Slow
↓
–
– Diminished cardiac size
–
↑
↓↓ ↓ Warm Rapid
↓
–
– Normal, unless pneumonia present +++
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ALGORITHM 1.2 Miscellaneous Causes of Shock
CI: cardiac index Assess cardiac output by
thermodilution or aortic waveform assessment with esophageal Doppler
High cardiac output
Consider
• Spinal shock
• Anaphylaxis
• Adrenal insufficiency
Low to normal cardiac output
CI = 2.2−3.5 L/min/m 2
Low to normal right atrial pressure and fluid unresponsive
High right atrial pressure and fluid responsive
Consider
• Pulmonary embolism
• Cardiac tamponade
• Right ventricular infarction
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Marin H Kollef
Hypovolemic shock occurs as a result of decreased circulating blood volume, most
commonly from acute hemorrhage It may also result from heat-related intravascular
volume depletion or fluid sequestration within the abdomen Table 2.1 provides a
classification of hypovolemic shock based on the amount of whole blood volume
lost In general, the greater the loss of whole blood, the greater the resultant risk of
mortality However, it is important to note that other factors can influence the outcome
of hypovolemic shock including age, underlying comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular
disease), and the rapidity and adequacy of the fluid resuscitation
Lactic acidosis occurs during hypovolemic shock because of inadequate tissue
perfusion The magnitude of the serum lactate elevation is correlated with mortality in
hypovolemic shock and may be an early indicator of tissue hypoperfusion, despite
near-normal–appearing vital signs The treatment of lactic acidosis depends on reversing
organ hypoperfusion This is reflected in the equation for tissue oxygen delivery shown
here Optimizing oxygen delivery to tissues requires a sufficient hemoglobin
concen-tration to carry oxygen to tissues In addition, ventricular preload is an important
determinant of cardiac output Providing adequate intravascular volume will ensure
that stroke volume and cardiac output are optimized to meet tissue demands for oxygen
and other nutrients If, despite adequate preload, cardiac output is not sufficient for
the demands of tissues, then dobutamine can be employed to further increase cardiac
output and oxygen delivery
TABLE 2.1 Classification of Hypovolemic Shock
Whole Blood
preserve blood flow to criticalorgans (brain and heart)
such as the kidneys, intestine,and pancreas
and heart
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Continue intravenous fluidresuscitation and exclude concomitant causes of
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TABLE 2.2 Adjunctive Therapies for Hypovolemic Shock
lungs and to prevent aspirationCardiac/hemodynamic
The prothrombin time and partial tin time should be corrected and the platelet
ongoing bleeding
or nonoperative ongoing hemorrhage whenclotting abnormalities have been correctedCalcium chloride,
magnesium chloride
To reverse ionized hypocalcemia andhypomagnesemia resulting from theadministration of citrate with transfused blood,which binds ionized calcium and magnesiumRewarming techniques (e.g.,
warm fluids, blankets,
radiant lamps, head covers,
warmed humidified air,
heated body cavity lavage)
Hypothermia is a common consequence ofmassive blood transfusion that can contribute
to cardiac dysfunction and coagulationabnormalities
Monitor and treat for
present to prevent and treat bacterial infections
and patients unable to mount an appropriatestress response
˙
CaO2 = (Hb × 1.34 × SaO2)+ 0.0031 PaO2
where ˙DO2= oxygen delivery, CaO2= arterial oxygen content, CO = cardiac output,
Hb= hemoglobin concentration, SaO2 = arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation,
PaO2= arterial oxygen tension, SV = stroke volume, and HR = heart rate
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The treatment goals in hypovolemic shock are to control the source of hemorrhageand to administer adequate intravascular volume replacement Control of the source ofhemorrhage may be as simple as placing a pressure dressing on an open bleeding wound,
or it may require urgent operative exploration to identify and control the bleedingsource from an intra-abdominal or intrathoracic injury Angiographic embolization
of a bleeding vessel may also be helpful for bleeding injuries that are not amenable
to surgical intervention (e.g., multiple pelvic fractures with ongoing hemorrhage).Therefore, most episodes of hypovolemic shock are managed by trauma specialists,usually in the emergency department setting However, all clinicians caring for criticallyill patients should be able to recognize the early clinical manifestations of hypovolemicshock and to initiate appropriate fluid management
An algorithm for the fluid management of hypovolemic shock is provided inAlgorithm 2.1 At least two large-bore (14 to 16 gauge or larger) peripheral veincatheters and/or an 8.5 French central vein catheter should be placed to allow rapidblood product and crystalloid administration A mechanical rapid transfusion deviceshould also be used to decrease the time required for each unit of blood or liter ofcrystalloid to be infused In a patient with ongoing hemorrhage, initial administration
of 2 to 4 L of crystalloid (0.9 NaCl or lactated Ringer solution) and group O bloodshould be given Most hospitals will employ four units of Rh-positive O blood for menand women who are not in childbearing age and Rh-negative O blood for women whoare in childbearing age Type-specific blood is usually administered after the first fourunits of nontyped blood are given The goal of blood transfusion therapy duringongoing hemorrhage is to maintain the hemoglobin value above 8 g/dL
In addition to the initial administration of crystalloid and red blood cells, othertherapies will be required in patients with hypovolemic shock These are summarized
in Table 2.2 and are especially important for patients requiring massive transfusions
or those with ongoing blood loss
pene-Kelley DM Hypovolemic shock: an overview Crit Care Nurs Q 2005;28:2–19.
A concise review of hypovolemic shock including initial evaluation and management.
Nunez TC, Cotton BA Transfusion therapy in hemorrhagic shock Curr Opin Crit Care.
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Septic Shock
Marin H Kollef and Scott T Micek
Severe sepsis is an infection-induced syndrome resulting in a systemic inflammatory
response that is complicated by dysfunction of at least one organ system In the United
States, approximately 750,000 cases of sepsis occur each year The mortality associated
with severe sepsis ranges from 30% to 50%, with mortality increasing with advancing
age Although complex, the pathophysiology of sepsis involves a series of interacting
pathways involving immune stimulation, immune suppression, hypercoagulation, and
hypofibrinolysis Cardiovascular management plays an important role in the treatment
of septic shock Hypotension occurs because of failure of vasoconstriction by
vascu-lar smooth muscle resulting in peripheral vasodilation Goal-directed cardiovascuvascu-lar
resuscitation has been demonstrated to be an important determinant of survival in
patients with septic shock In addition to cardiovascular management, appropriate
initial antimicrobial treatment of patients with severe sepsis also appears to be an
important determinant of patient outcome
The unscrambling of the complex pathophysiology associated with severe sepsis
and septic shock has made much progress, and current understanding of this process
is no longer rudimentary Novel drug entities and new therapeutic strategies targeting
these pathways have demonstrated efficacy in reducing patient mortality (Table 3.1)
The challenge for clinicians is the integration of these pharmacotherapies to confer the
recognized survival benefit into critical care practice The Surviving Sepsis Campaign
has teamed with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to create the Severe Sepsis
Bundles, which are designed in an effort to optimize the timing, sequence, and goals
of the individual elements of care as delineated in the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines
The benefits associated with the use of comprehensive treatment protocols integrating
goal-directed hemodynamic stabilization, early appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and
associated adjunctive severe sepsis therapies initiated in the emergency department
and continued in the intensive care unit have been reported in several prospective
trials (Algorithms 3.1–3.3) However, several ongoing trials evaluating the individual
elements of goal-directed therapy and drotrecogin alfa (activated) in shock will likely
lead to modification of these recommendations
The significance of early, aggressive, volume resuscitation and hemodynamic
sta-bilization was demonstrated in a randomized, controlled, single-center trial in patients
who presented to the emergency department with signs of the systemic inflammatory
response syndrome and hypotension, as published by Rivers et al Administration of
crystalloids, red blood cell transfusions, vasopressors, and inotropes based on
aggres-sive monitoring of intravascular volume and a tissue oxygen marker within 6 hours of
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TABLE 3.1 Medications Commonly Used in Septic Shock
CO, cardiac output; MAP, mean arterial blood pressure; SVR, systemic vascular resistance.
presentation to the emergency department resulted in a 16% decrease in absolute day mortality The major differences in treatment between the intervention and controlgroups were in the volume of intravenous fluids received, the number of patients trans-fused packed red blood, the use of dobutamine, and the presence of a dedicated studyteam for the first 6 hours of care
28-The implementation of treatment pathways mimicking the interventions of thewell-scripted, carefully performed procedures employed by Rivers et al has been putinto practice in the clinical setting Micek et al employed standardized order sets thatfocused on intravenous fluid administration and the appropriateness of initial antimi-crobial therapy for severe sepsis and septic shock Patients managed in this mannerwere more likely to receive intravenous fluids>20 mL/kg of body weight prior to
vasopressor administration, and consequently were less likely to require vasopressoradministration at the time of transfer to the intensive care unit Patients managed withthis approach were also more likely to be treated with an appropriate initial antimi-crobial regimen As a result of the aggressive management initiated in the emergencydepartment and continued in the intensive care unit, patients managed via the severesepsis order sets had statistically shorter hospital lengths of stay and a lower risk for28-day mortality Similar results have recently been reported from a multicenter studycoordinated by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Group
In summary, the initial management of patients with septic shock appears to becritical in terms of determining outcome Institution of standardized physician ordersets, or some other systematic approach, for the management of patients with severeinfections appears to consistently improve the delivery of recommended therapies and,
as a result, may improve patient outcomes Given that evidence-based treatment ways typically have no additional risks and are associated with little to no acquisition
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