03 - shock

Question 1

4 types?

Answer 1

1. hypovolemic
2. distributive
3. cardiac
4. septic

Question 2

(cx)

1. depressed mentation
2. weak pulse (decreased CO or periph vasc resistance)

Question 3

(cx)

(MM color)

1. pale = ?
2. gray or cyanotic = ?
3. brick red = ?

Answer 3

1. anemia or hypovolemia
2. aterial hypoxemia or severe cardio compromise
3. septic shock

Question 4

(more cx)

Question 5

(monitoring)

1. what is the most important parameter to optimize?
2. how can arterial pressure be assessed?

Answer 5

1. blood volume

(measure CVP using a manometer attached to a jugular catheter)

2. digital palpation

Question 6

(monitoring)

1. what are good indicators of cardiac output?

Answer 6

1. urine output

also CRT, body temp, and mentation

Question 7

(treatment)

1. goal is to optimize fx of what system?

Answer 7

1. cardiovascular

Question 8

(treatment)

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Question 14

(treatment)

Answer 14