How to treat shock Flashcards
How to treat cariogenic shock?
Treatment of cariogenic shock begin placing the patient in the position in which breathing is easiest as you give high flow oxygen
Be ready to assist ventilation if necessary and have suction nearby if they vomit
If ALS is not on scene consider rendezvous en route to the hospital
Frequently check for a pulse in an unresponsive patient
How to treat Obstructive Shock?
Two of the most common examples obstructive shock are cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax
How to treat cardiac tamponade?
The increasing cardiac output should be the priority
The preload must be increased because increasing pressure in the pericardium is squeezing the heart
Apply high flow oxygen
How to treat pneumothorax?
administer high flow oxygen via non-breathing mask early to prevent hypoxia
Be careful about providing positive pressure ventilation to a patient with tension pneumothorax the increase of air will increase the pressure in the chest
Usually the only action that can prevent eventual death fro a tension pneumothorax decompression of the injured side of the chest.
How to treat septic shock?
This requires complex hospital management and administration of antibiotics
Transport as soon as possible
Administer high flow oxygen during transport
How to treat Neurogenic shock?
Shock that accompanies spinal cord injury is best treated by a combination of all known supportive measures.
A patient in neurogenic shock is usually not losing any blood but the capacity of the blood vessels has become larger than available volume of the blood inside the vessels
Supplemental oxygen will boost the concentration of oxygen in the blood
keep the body warm as possible with blankets
transport as soon as possible and manage spinal injuries
How to treat anaphylactic shock?
The only really effective treatment of a severe acute allergic reaction is to administer epinephrine by way of intramuscular injection
How to treat anaphylaxis?
requires immediate transport
Additional emergency care includes high flow oxygen
(10 to 15 )
Assist ventilation with a BVM if necessary
How to treat a psychogenic shock?
In an case of fainting once the patient collapses and becomes supine, circulation to the brain is usually restored
This shock can be mild but can worsen quickly if it appears the patient fell
check for injuries especially in older adults
transport quickly
How to treat hypovolemic shock?
It includes control all obvious bleeding
The best method is to control bleeding with direct pressure
The tourniquet is a great tool to use in this shock
lay him down, put his feet up six inches, and keep them warm when using the tourniquet
Start oxygen as soon you suspect shock and continue it during transport
How to treat respiratory insufficiency?
Secure and maintain the airway
clear the mouth and throat of any obstruction including mucus, vomit, and foreign material
provide ventilation with BVM
give oxygen and transport
