Obstructive Shock Explained: PE, Tamponade, Tension Pneumothorax | Emergency Critical Care

Obstructive shock is a life-threatening form of circulatory failure caused by mechanical obstruction to cardiac filling or outflow, leading to decreased cardiac output and tissue hypoperfusion.

In this episode, we walk through obstructive shock physiology, classic clinical presentations, hemodynamic patterns, and high-yield management strategies for the most important causes: massive pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade, and tension pneumothorax.

We also highlight how bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can rapidly differentiate types of obstructive shock and guide definitive, life-saving interventions in the emergency department and ICU.

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Playlist on Shock: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjunk4I-rQZYPZn3qHqWFqW&si=kserFPPm7RYuhul-

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