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  • Shock Math

    Shock Math

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    Cardiogenic Shock Math Goal values Cardiac index (CI): > 2.2 lpm/m2, Systemic vascular resistance (SVR): 800-1200 dynes/s/cm2, Central venous pressure (CVP): 8-12 mmHg. Fick CI/CO Derivation [math]CI = \frac{VO_2}{C_a-C_v}[/math], Where, [math]C_a and C_v[/math] are derrived from the Oxygen content equation: [math]CO_2 = \frac{1.34mLO_2}{gHb} * Hb * SaO_2 + 0.0031*PaO_2[/math], Hb is in g/dL; to convert…