February 4, 2016 - Shock II

Question 1

Narrow Stroke Volume

Answer 1

Often indicates significant vasoconstriction.

Question 2

Livido Reticularis

Answer 2

A common skin finding consisting of a mottled reticulated vascular pattern that appears as a lace-like purplish discoloration of the skin.

Commonly seen in shock.

Question 3

Obstructive Shock

Answer 3

Used to describe states where preload cannot enter the right or left ventricle.

Eg. tamponade, tension pneumothorax, obstruction of the vena cava, or a massive pulmonary embolism.