Shock, Cardiovascular Failure & Resuscitation

Question 1

What is the definition of shock?

Answer 1

A clinical state characterised by acute circulatory failure, inadequate tissue perfusion and decreased oxygenation –> reduced metabolic function + hypoxia

Question 2

What abnormalities may an ABG show?

Answer 2

1. Usually respiratory alkalosis ( High Ph, Low CO2)

2. lactic acidosis

Question 3

A burns patient would be most likely to be suffering from what type of shock?

Answer 3

Hypovolaemic (plasma loss)

Question 4

A patient who’s suffered from a bee sting would most likely be suffering from what type of shock?

Answer 4

Anaphylactic

Question 5

Patients with PE or cardiac tamponade would most likely suffer from which type of shock?

Answer 5

obstructive