Distributive

Question 1

What is distributive shock?

Answer 1

Loss of PVR

Question 2

Hemodynamic findings in distributive shock

Answer 2

Decreased SVR
Decreased filling pressures
Decreased O2
Lactic acidosis

Question 3

Clinical findings of distributive shock

Answer 3

Well perfused extremities, tachycardia, tachypnea, decreased UO, altered mental status

Question 4

CVP, PCWP, CO, SVR effects in distributive shock

Answer 4

CVP: decreased
PCWP: decreased
CO: increased
SVR: decreased