Shock Flashcards
What is shock?
a life-threatening response to alterations in circulation
What happens during shock?
inadequate tissue perfusion, which can lead to organ failure
What is one of the biggest signs that the body is in shock and why?
a build up of lactic acid because that means that the tissues aren’t being perfused probably and have resorted to using anaerobic metabolism which has a byproduct of lactic acid
What is stage 1 of shock?
hypoperfusion
not enough oxygen circulating
possible faint drop in CO
easily reversible stage
What is stage 2 of shock?
compensatory mechanisms kick in
still can be reversed without residual effects
What is stage 3 of shock?
increased hypoperfusion
build up of lactic acid present
progressive stage that can lead to respiratory acidosis, increased capillary hydrostatic pressure and edema
still reversible, but will have residual effects
What is stage 4 of shock?
refractory stage
prolonged inadequate tissue perfusion that can cause organ damage
acute respiratory distress or failure, severe hypotension, ARDS, DIC, MI, stroke
What is SIRS?
it is a systemic inflammatory response to sepsis that is treated with antibiotics and is a hard stage of shock to survive
What is an early CNS sign of shock?
anxiety and restlessness
What is a late CNS sign of shock?
coma
What body system is affected most by shock?
CNS
What are cardiovascular symptoms that occur with shock?
initially an increase in BP, but once the fluid volume deficit becomes too low, BP plummets
increased pulse to compensate for fluid volume deficit, but that will also plummet once the body can no longer compensate for it in later stages
What are early respiratory symptoms of shock?
rapid deep respirations
What are later respiratory symptoms?
rapid shallow breathes
What is the renal response to shock?
oliguria and Na+ retention to help keep a fluid volume
What happens to the GI system during shock?
decrease in bowel sounds, distention, constipation, nausea
all to help keep as much nutrients and fluid in the body as possible
What hepatic symptoms occur?
increased AST, ALT, LDH, bilirubin, ammonia,
decreased albumin
DIC
What happens hematologically during shock?
DIC
prolonged PT/PTT
INR > 1.5