Shock Flashcards
1
Q
What is shock?
A
life-threatening state of systemic hypoperfusion (low blood
flow) due to failure of blood vessels to supply tissues
2
Q
causes of shock
A
heart attack/failure, trauma, blood, allergic reaction
3
Q
What are the different types of shock?
A
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic
Hypovolemic
Septic
4
Q
Pump failure of heart
Infarction
A
cardiogenic type of shock
5
Q
Anaphylacti
A
Loss of plasma into tissue
Severe allergic rxn
6
Q
Loss of circulatory volume
Hemorrhage
Severe injuries/cuts or internal bleeds
Water loss
Burns, vomiting, diarrhea
A
Hypovolemic
7
Q
septic
A
Systemic bacterial infection
Release of endotoxins
severe peripheral vasodilation
