More Shock

Question 1

Four complications of shock

Answer 1

1. Sirs: systemic inflammatory response syndrome
2. Multiple organ failure
3. Additional functional disturbance
4. Diarrhea

Question 2

What are the 3 therapeutic goals of shock treatment (Treatment should be aggressive and rapid)

Answer 2

1. Improve Cardiac Output
2. Improve Tissue Perfusion
3. Reestablish O2 Levels

Question 3

Shock Treatment Interventions “VIP”

Answer 3

1. Ventilation and oxygenation of blood
2. Infusion of Fluids
3. Maintain Heart as Pump