Shock

Question 1

What are the four types of shock?

Answer 1

Cardiogenic - MI, arrythmia
Obstructive - tamponade, PE, pericarditis
Distributive - sepsis
Hypovolemic - vomitting or burns

Question 2

What is shock?

Answer 2

Inadequate tissue perfusion due to the 4 causes

Question 3

What is crystalloid?

Answer 3

Small molecules dissolved in water

Question 4

What is colloid?

Answer 4

Large insoluble molecules

Question 5

What types of fluid replacement is there?

Answer 5

Crystalloid
Colloid
Blood productions

Question 6

When is colloid used?

Answer 6

Severe haemorrhage

Question 7

What is crystalloid used for?

Answer 7

Electrolyte disturbances and shock

Question 8

What is a problem with 0.9% NaCl

Answer 8

Hyperchloremic acidosis

Question 9

What are the main blood products?

Answer 9

Red blood cells
Platelets
FFP
Cryoprecipitate with fibrinogen

Question 10

What products are in red blood cells? (SAGM)

Answer 10

Saline
Adenine
Glucose
Mannitol

Question 11

Can you use hydroxyethyl starch (colloid)?

Answer 11

Best to avoid due to kidney damage, can be used in acute blood loss, but definitely not in burns or sepsis