Conditions - Shock Flashcards
What are the 4 different types of shock?
Hypovolaemia - haemorrhagic, septic, neurogenic and anaphylactic. And then cardiogenic
What is shock?
Inability of the heart to adequately perfuse tissues
What is hypovolemia?
volume depletion or volume contraction, is a state of Decreased intravascular volume. This may be due to either a loss of both salt and water or a decrease in blood volume. Hypovolemia refers to the loss of extracellular fluid and should not be confused with dehydration
What is the clinical presentation of haemorrhagic shock? Give 3 symptoms and 3 signs
Symptoms: anxiety, blue fingers/lips, shallow breathing, sweating, dizziness, confusion Signs: Low bp, low urine output, weak pulse, high HR
What is the pathophysiology of haemorrhagic shock?
Lower blood volume, lower stroke volume, lower cardiac output and reduced perfusion
What is the aetiology of haemorrhagic shock?
Bleeding/burns
What diagnostic tests are done for haemorrhagic shock?
Bloods - electrolytes Ultrasound - to visualise internal organs
What is the treatment for haemorrhagic shock?
Stop the bleeding Give oxygen (to increase perfusion) Patients require IV early on Supply fluids
What are the complications of haemorrhagic shock?
Death Organ failure Gangrene Heart attack
Is haemorrhagic shock a medical emergency?
Yes
What are the clinical presentations of septic shock? Give 3 symptoms and signs
Symptoms: dizziness, confusion, tachypnoea Signs: low bp, diarrhoea, cold clammy skin and fever
What is the pathophysiology of septic shock?
Bacterial infection can damage blood vessels. Causing the blood vessels to leak into the surrounding tissues
What is the aetiology of septic shock?
Sepsis
What diagnostic tests are done for septic shock?
FBC and U&E. On FBC - leukocytosis (increase in the number of white cells in the blood) and low platelets. U&E - raised urea and creatinine (suggests poor kidney function)
What would you find in a FBC of septic shock?
Leukocytosis and low platelets
What would you find in U&E of septic shock
Raised urea and creatinine (suggesting poor kidney function)
What is the treatment of septic shock?
Oxygen therapy, vasopressors, take cultures, IV fluids, supply fluids, antibiotics
What is the mechanism of action of vasopressors ?
Vasopressors increase vasoconstriction, which leads to increased systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
What are the complications of septic shock?
Recurrence, cardiomyopathy and AKI
Is septic shock a medical emergency?
Yes