Emergencies - Primary Survey, Presentations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 broad causes of shock?
A
Low CO
Low SVR
2
Q
What can cause low CO?
A
Hypovolaemia
Pump failure
3
Q
What can cause low SVR?
A
Sepsis
Anaphylaxis
Neurogenic (spinal cord injury, anaesthesia)
Endocrine (addison’s, hypothyroid)
4
Q
What are the 4 classes of shock?
A
1 - compensated
2 - tachycardia
3 - hypotension
4 - LoC
