Shock

Question 1

What is shock

Answer 1

When a lack of blood flow causes the cells to be deprived of oxygen

Question 2

Causes of shock

Answer 2

Heavy bleeding
Infection
Anaphylaxis
Dehydrated
Severe burns
Heart condition

Question 3

Hypovolemic shock - cause

Answer 3

Blood loss

Question 4

Cardiogenic shock - cause

Answer 4

Heart failure

Question 5

Distributive shock - cause

Answer 5

Insufficient blood volume + can be separated into septic, anaphylactic neurogenic

Question 6

Septic shock - cause

Answer 6

Colossal infection

Question 7

Anaphylactic shock - cause

Answer 7

Severe allergic reaction

Question 8

Neurogenic shock - cause

Answer 8

Trauma to the spinal chord resulting in loss of reflexes below the injuryy

Question 9

Obstructive shock - cause

Answer 9

Obstruction of blood causing cardiac arrest

Question 10

Signs + symptoms

Answer 10

Pale face
Rapid shallow breathing
Fast weak pulse
Clammy skin
Weakness, dizziness

Question 11

Treatment

Answer 11

Open airway
Treat cause
Raise + support the legs
Ensure their warm
Loosen clothing
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