Responses to shock Flashcards
1
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shock
A
abnormality of the circulatory system resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation
2
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what causes hypovolaemic shock
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loss of blood volume
3
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what causes cardiogenic shock
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sudden severe impairment of cardiac function i.e heart attack
4
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what causes obstructive shock
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physicla obstruction of circulation into our out of the heart ; tamponade, pneumothroax, pe , severe aortic stenosis
5
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what causes distributive shock
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excessvie vasodilation and abornmal distribution to blood flow; anaphylaxis, septic