VTDAT Approach

This should complement teachings you've likely already received on an ABCDE approach.

Three boxes: Anesthetic, Surgical, Patient

Categories: Hypovolemic, Distributive, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, Mixed

Use history, physical, non-invasive and invasive monitors, investigations (ECG, blood work, ultrasound, etc) to rule in or rule out your differential. Trial treatments. Assess response to treatments. Don't anchor, reconsider differential diagnosis if not improving.

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References:

1. Emergency Manual. “Stanford Medicine Emergency Manual.” Accessed August 27, 2023. https://emergencymanual.stanford.edu/.