Table 2.
Sonographic Signs | Weil/Shubin Shock Classification | |
---|---|---|
Cardiac sonography | Tamponade, pulmonary embolism |
Obstructive shock |
BLUE: A’-profile | Pneumothorax | |
BLUE: B-profile | Pulmonary edema | Cardiogenic shock |
FALLS-protocol | Unchanged A-profile | Hypovolemic shock, |
Change from A- to B-profile | Septic shock |
BLUE: Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency; FALLS: Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography.