Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Define shock
A
An abnormality of the circulatory system resulting in inanadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation
2
Q
What is carcinogenic shock?
A
Sustained hypotension caused by decreased cardiac contractility
3
Q
What happens to the veins and arteries in neurogenic shock?
A
Vasodilatation - decreased venous return
4
Q
What is released in vasoactive shock?
A
Vasoactive mediators
5
Q
What happens to the veins and arteries in vasoactive shock?
A
Vasodilatation
6
Q
Treatment of shock
A
High flow O2
Volume replacement
ABCDE approach
7
Q
Treatment of carcinogenic shock
A
Inotropes
8
Q
Treatment of anaphylactic shock
A
Adrenaline
9
Q
Treatment of septic shock
A
Vassopressor
10
Q
Causes of hypovolaemic shock
A
Haemorrhage
Vomiting, diarrhoea
Excessive sweating
