Shock

Question 1

What is Hypovolemic shock?

Answer 1

condition of inadequate organ perfusion caused by loss of intravascular volume (acute)

Question 2

Causes of hypovolemic shock?

Answer 2

Hemorrhagic, trauma, GI bleed, fluid loss, Vomiting/diarrhea, burns, diuresis, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, abruptio placenta

Question 3

How long is the body able to compensate in hypovolemic shock?

Answer 3

Until 30% of blood volume lost

Question 4

Treatments of hypovolemic shock and order of?

Answer 4

Control bleed, transport, fluid resus, txa, vasopressors (depending on condition)

Question 5

VS in hypovolemic shock?

Answer 5

Peripherally cold, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic changes (decreased bp, increased HR)

Question 6

How do you determine the shock index?

Answer 6

If patient HR is greater than BP shock index is less than 1, if the patient BP is greater than HR shock index is greater than or equal to 1.