Shock

Question 1

Define the term shock

Answer 1

Tissue hypoperfusion due to circulatory failure

Question 2

A “macro” circulatory change that can be seen in shock

Answer 2

Skin mottling

-this is a very poor prognostic factor and a clear sign of circulatory failure

Question 3

Initial treatment for addisonian crisis

Answer 3

100mg IV hydrocortisone

Question 4

Initial treatment for distributive shock

Answer 4

Vasopressors e.g. noradrenaline