Shock

Question 1

Define shock

Answer 1

Sytolic BP below 90

Question 2

Describe hypovolaemic shock

Answer 2

Reduced blood volume

Question 3

Describe cardiogenic shock

Answer 3

Failure of the heart to pump

Question 4

Describe mechanical shock

Answer 4

Inability of the heart to fill

Question 5

Describe anaphylactic shock

Answer 5

Allergic reaction causes wide spread vasodilation

Question 6

Describe septic shock

Answer 6

Endotoxins in the blood cause wide spread vasodilation

Question 7

S+S of hypovolaemic shock

Answer 7

Pale, Sweaty, Fast pulse,

Question 8

Management of hypovolaemic shock

Answer 8

Replace lost fluid

Question 9

S+S of cardiogenic shock

Answer 9

Raised JVP, Pulmonary oedema, Oliguria

Question 10

Management of cardiogenic shock

Answer 10

Inotropic drugs, Increase blood volume

Question 11

S+S of anaphylactic shock

Answer 11

Difficulty breathing, Warm, Red, Raised heart rate

Question 12

Management of anaphylactic shock

Answer 12

Adrenaline

Question 13

S+S of septic shock

Answer 13

Red, Warm, Fast pulse

Question 14

Management of septic shock

Answer 14

Antibiotics