How Level I, II, and III Shock Centers Should Work
David M. Lasorda, D.O., FSCAI, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
David M. Lasorda, D.O., FSCAI, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Learning Objectives:
- Define the various tiers of shock care within the medical system.
- Identify the specific requirements and commitments associated with each tier of shock care.
- Determine the optimal information sources used to direct patients to appropriate shock care destinations.
- Analyze scenarios to determine when it is necessary to bypass a lower tier shock center in favor of a higher tier facility for patient care.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock