3.7: Cadiovascular Compromise

Question 1

Not Compromised

Answer 1

• Normal vital signs
• No symptoms of myocardial ischaemia
• ‘Looks status four’
• HR is abnormal by definition

Question 2

Mild Compromise

Answer 2

• Near normal vital signs e.g. near
normal BP and CRT, normal LOC,
normal or near normal breathing
• Mild symptoms of myocardial
ischaemia
• ‘Looks status three’

Question 3

Moderate Compromise

Answer 3

• Abnormal vital signs e.g.
hypotension or prolonged
CRT, altered LOC but can obey
commands, moderate shortness of
breath
• Significant symptoms of myocardial
ischaemia
• ‘Looks status two'

Question 4

Severe Compromise

Answer 4

• Markedly abnormal vital signs e.g.
severe hypotension, inability to
obey commands, severe shortness
of breath
• High risk of cardiac arrest
• ‘Looks status one