Shock Flashcards
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Oxygen delivery is dependent on what 2 factors
- Cardiac Output
- Oxygen Content in blood
Cardiac output is dependent on what 2 things
HR + SV
SV is dependent on what 3 things
Preload
Contractility
Afterload
Oxygen content in blood is dependent on what 2 things
Oxygen saturation
HgB
Define shock
“Widespread abnormal cellular metabolism that occurs when gas exchange with oxygenation and tissue perfusion needs are not met sufficiently to maintain cell function”
Shock affects _____ body systems
all
Shock is an imbalance in ____________ for ___________
Supply and demand
O2 and nutrients
Shock is ___________ leading to decreased tissue perfusion
Circulatory insufficiency
In shock, cells revert to ___________
Anaerobic metabolism
Describe aerobic vs anaerobic metabolism
- Aerobic
* Efficient production of ATP
* ATP (energy) maintains normal cellular metabolic function - Anaerobic
* Inefficient ATP production
* Lactate is by-product metabolic acidosis
* Cellular dysfunction cell death
4 Stages of shock
- Initial
- Compensatory
- Progressive
4, Refractory (irreversible)
Initial stage of shock
- Some anaerobic metabolism; overall metabolism still aerobic
- baseline MAP decreased by <10 mmHg
- No obvious clinical signs of shock
Compensatory stage of shock
- Compensatory mechanisms triggered: SNS, RAAS
- Vital organ function not disrupted
- Reversible! – if cause is treated
Progressive stage of shock
- Compensatory mechanisms ongoing, but not sufficient to perfuse vital organs
- Anaerobic metabolism =
- Rising lactic acid (>2)
- K+ (cell death releasing intracellular products)
- Low pH
- Severe hypotension and hypoxemia ischemia
Refractory stage of shock
- Extensive damage to vital organs; continues despite interventions
- Massive release of toxic metabolites and enzymes > vicious cycle > MODS
- Liver, heart, brain, and kidney functions lost
- Death imminent
Compensated vs Decompensated Shock and what BP changes do we see?
Compensated Shock: Stage 1 and 2 (normal/elevated BP)
Decompensated Shock: Stage 3 and 4 (decreased BP)
Describe the initial systemic compensatory mechanisms that occur with shock and what do we see with our pulse pressure
Compensation = SNS and RAAS systems
- SNS System: Baroreceptors in carotid and aortic bodies activate SNS in response to decreased BP
* Vasoconstriction while blood to vital organs maintained - RAAS System: Kidney’s sense decreased perfusion… activate RAAS
As a result - Narrowing Pulse Pressure:
- Difference between SBP and DBP
- Vasoconstriction (without substantial additional fluids) causes increased DBP, with little change in SBP
How well compensation happens depends on what 4 things?
- Extent of injury
- Age
- General state of health
- Amount of blood/volume loss
Respiratory Compensation that occurs with shock
- Respiratory rate increases to try to bring in more oxygen to send to the tissues, as well as to blow of C02 (to compensate for rising lactic acidosis)
- Smooth muscle relaxation (SNS activation) to increase air flow = increase oxygen exchange = decreased CO2
Renal Compensation that occurs with shock
- Renal hypoperfusion activation of RAAS
- Increase Na+ and water reabsorption (lower urinary output: <30ml/hr) = try increase CO
> Hypoxia to kidneys puts them at risk for AKI/kidney failure
Vascular Compensation that occurs with shock
- Vessel constriction, allowing increased blood flow to vital organs
> Cool, pale skin = Alpha receptors produce peripheral vasoconstriction to shunt blood to more vital organs
> Cap refill >2 seconds
GI Compensation that occurs with shock
- Blood shunted away from splanchnic circulation (GI tract, spleen, liver, pancreas) = Allow more blood flow to more vital organs (i.e. heart, brain lungs)
- Decreased intestinal peristalsis = bowel sounds
Why does diaphoresis occur as compensatory mechanism with shock?
release heat as a by-product of metabolism (high metabolic rate/demand)
What hepatic compensatory mechanisms occur with shock?
increased glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, mobilization of free fatty acids (increase availability of glucose for energy due to increased metabolic rate – patients can be hyperglycemic)
does not help - oxygen problem not glucose