Shock/head injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is shock?
A
Series of signs and symptoms which occur as a result of reduced tissue perfusion with blood.
2
Q
5 types of shock
A
Hypovolemic
Anaphylactic
Septic
Neurogenic
Cardiogenic
3
Q
What are the 4 stages of shock?
A
- initial
- compensatory
- progressive
- Refractory
4
Q
What is the Wallace rule of 9? List each %
A
5
Q
3 classification of head injuries
A
Scull fractures / Brain injuries / scalp wounds
6
Q
Primary head injury? Secondary head injury?
A
Primary- penetrating/ blunt trauma
Secondary - continual haemhorrage / hypoxia
7
Q
How many levels of ICP are there?
A
3
8
Q
What is fishhshaped?
A
Fainting
Infections
Shock
Head injury
Heart attack
Stroke
Hypoxia
Abnormal body temp
Poisoning
Epilepsy
Diabetes
9
Q
Three methods of assessing the levels of consciousness
A
AVPU
PEARLA
GCS
