hemorrhagic shock, C-spine, anaphylaxis Flashcards
what is Morrison’s pouch
what does it indicate if free fluid is found here?
hepatorenal space
indicates intra-abdominal hemorrhage secondary to solid organ injury
algorithm for management of trauma pt
ABCs (ask pt name and look for tracheal deviation)
-IV access, begin rapid infusion NS
cardiac monitor, supplemental oxygen
-control obvious hemorrhage with direct pressure
-FAST exam, Chest, Pelvis/C-spine XR, CT scan
-establish definitive hemostasis (OR/IR), ongoing fluid/blood resuscitation
how to determine trauma pt’s level of functioning and get a rapid/relevant hx
GCS, the "AMPLE" hx guide Allergies Meds PMHx (significant) Last meal Event recall (leading up to accident)
FAST exam looks for free fluid in ?
Morison pouch, splenorenal and supra-splenic space, pelvis, and pericardial space
ultrasound can also be used for rapid identification of ?
pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac activity, and central line placement if needed
Shock is divided into three stages
Compensated (SNS–>^HR, contractability, vasoconstriction; angiotensin–>fluid retention)
Progressive (arterial pressure falls)
Irreversible
The normal manifestations of shock do not apply to ?
pregnant women, athletes, and individuals with altered autonomic nervous systems (older patients, those taking B-blockers)
the 1st and 2nd most common causes of death in trauma pts
TBI then hemorrhagic shock
ATLS Classification of Hemorrhage
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tibial or humeral fractures can be associated with ? of blood loss, whereas femur fractures can be associated with up to ? of blood in the thigh. Pelvic fractures may result in ?
750 mL (1.5 units of blood) 1500 mL (3 units of blood) even more blood loss—up to several liters can be lost into a retroperitoneal hematoma
HCT/Hbg in acute hemorrhage?
may or may not be decreased as they measure concentration, not actual amounts
hemorrhagic shock results in metabolic acidosis..good laboratory measures to get?
lactate and base deficit levels
- however, not true representations of tissue hypoxia as they are global indices of tissue perfusion and normal values may mask areas of under perfusion
- but normalization within 24 hrs is a good prognostic indicator of survival
lactate is not a reliable value in what patients?
patients with liver dysfunction (hepatically metabolized)
What is considered the best clinical estimate of preload?
Left-ventricular end-diastolic volume
via pulmonary artery catheter (PAC)
recent alternatives to PAC for measuring preload
ultrasound to assess intravascular volume status by examining the respiratory variation of the IVC (more variation signifying low intravascular volume), or by calculation a ratio of the diameter of the IVC to the aorta
fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock
NS or LR, give 3 mL replacement for each 1 mL of blood loss: for each 1 L infused, 300 mL stays in the intravascular space while the remainder leaks into the interstitial space
A blood transfusion is indicated if ?
the patient persists in shock despite the rapid infusion of 2 to 3 L of crystalloid solution, or if the patient has had such severe blood loss that cardiovascular collapse is imminent (if cannot type/cross match, O- blood for females, O+ for males)
Should non-blood product colloid solutions such as ? be used in the acute setting?
albumin and hetastarch or dextran
they are not superior to crystalloid replacement in the acute setting and have the potential for large fluid shifts and pulmonary or bowel wall edema
what may be used to retain fluid in the intravascular space in trauma situations with no access to blood products, such as in military settings?
Hypertonic solutions such as 7.5% saline
why permissive hypotension in hemorrhagic shock?
artificially increased BP by aggressive fluid resuscitation may disrupt endogenous clot formation and promote further bleeding
-fluids often cooler than body temp, which may result in hypothermia
Patients in whom permissive hypotension should not be practiced
patients with TBIs who require maintenance of their cerebral perfusion pressure; patients with a history of HTN, CHF, CAD, in whom hypotension will be poorly tolerated and may produce other medical problems such as stroke or MI
BP at rest typically does not decrease until class ?hemorrhagic shock, when ? of blood is lost
III
1500 to 2000 mL (30%-40% of blood volume)
Class I hemorrhagic shock is well compensated associated with ? EBL and what changes in vitals?
750 mL EBL or less, with no effect on blood pressure and minimal effect on heart rate
Class II shock is associated with ? EBL, is associated with what vital changes?
750 to 1500 mL
tachycardia but normal BP at rest, and low urine output