Chapter 20- Shock Flashcards
Circulatory Failure (shock)
acute failure of the circulatory system to supply the peripheral tissues and organs of the body with adequate blood supply. Resulting in cellular hypoxia
Circulatory shock is not a __ but a __
not a disease; but a syndrome of a disease
Shock can be classified by the:
- cause
- primary pathophysiological derangement
- clinical manifestations
all types of shock are:
- inadequate peripheral tissue perfusion
- alteration in cellular metabolism and function
- impaired organ perfusions
Cellular response to shock:
BC of lack of O2, cells convert from aerobic to anaerobic respiration
- ^ lactic acid build up: stop cellular function and they swell
- mitochondria become depressed and cell ruptures: releasing enzymes that cause further cellular damage
- Cell dies: release of intracellular contents into extracellular space: more damage
Hypovolemic Shock
- loss of 15% or more of circulating blood volume
- loss of whole blood plasma, extracellular fluid, or excessive dehydration
hypovolemic shock causes:
internal hemorrhage, third space loss, traumatic injury, dehydration.
Early symptoms of hypovolemic shock
- tachycardia
- peripheral vasoconstriction
- slight increase or decrease in BP
- THIRSTY, PALE, CLAMMY SKIN, OLIGURIA, mental status change
diagnosis of hypovolemic shock:
- physical symptoms
- blood work
- urine output (oliguria- decrease urine output)
Treatment of Hypovolemic shock
- stop underlying cause of bleeding
- O2
- Replace fluids
- Medication (only vasodilators, NO vasoconstrictors)
In contrast to other shock states, the heart rate in __________ shock often is slower than normal, and the skin is dry and warm. These findings are considered the cardinal signs of this type of shock.
neurogenic shock