14: Shock Flashcards
1
Q
two major components of BP
A
CO x SVR
2
Q
two major components of CO
A
HR x SV (stroke volume)
3
Q
three major components of stroke volume
A
preload, afterload, myocardial contractility
4
Q
shock
A
inadequate tissue perfusion to meet metabolic demand and tissue oxygenation
5
Q
signs of shock
A
hypotension, tachycardia, oliguria, AMS, tachypnea, clammy cyanotic skin, metabolic acidosis, elevated lactate
6
Q
treatment of shock
A
- ID and treat underlying cause
2. rapid restoration of tissue perfusion
7
Q
how are kids and elderly different in presentation of shock?
A
kids: hypotension comes late
elderly: meds can mask signs of shock
