Chapter 15 Shock And Resuscitation Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Resuscitation
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The emergency care process that attempts to restore lost vital functions
2
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Shock
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Inadequate perfusion of cells, tissues, and organ dysfunction also known as hypo-perfusion
3
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Hypovolemic Shock
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Shock that is caused from a low blood volume
4
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Distributive Shock
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Associated with a decrease in intravascular volume caused by massive systemic vasodilation and an increase in capillary permeability
5
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Cardiogenic Shock
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Caused by ineffective pump function of the heart
6
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Obstructive Shock
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Results from a condition that obstructs forward blood flow
