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Cardiogenic shock remains a high-mortality emergency in critical care—but survival is improving as clinicians better understand shock physiology and adopt cardiogenic shock team models.

In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby and Kaleigh are joined by returning guest Dr. Michael for a practical bedside breakdown of cardiogenic shock recognition and management. Together they explain:

•  How to differentiate cardiogenic vs distributive shock 
•  Why preload, contractility, and afterload matter clinically 
•  When to use diuretics, vasodilators, and inotropes 
•  Dobutamine vs milrinone vs epinephrine 
•  How cardiac power predicts outcomes 
•  Why cardiogenic shock teams are improving survival nationwide 
•  How hemodynamics translate into real treatment decisions 

This episode is designed for ICU nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and physicians working in emergency medicine, cardiology, and critical care.

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide medical advice.