Shock Flashcards
CONCEPT
Perfusion
Ability of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to provide adequate oxygenated blood to the cells and organs of the body and the removal of metabolic waste
Inadequate perfusion will lead to changes that affect all body functioning
Terms to Know
Stroke Volume
amount of blood ejected with each ventricular contraction
Terms to Know
Cardiac Output
amount of blood pumped per minute (CO = HR x SV)
Terms to Know
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
average pressure in the arterial circulation throughout the cardiac cycle
ideal 70-90
Terms to Know
Pulse Pressure
the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures
Types of Shock
Low Blood Flow
HYPOVOLEMIC
- Severe trauma with massive tissue injury
- Hemorrhage
CARDIOGENIC
- Acute MI
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
Maldistribution of Blood Flow
SEPTIC
- Pancreatitis
- Infection →Sepsis
NEUROGENIC
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Narcotic Overdose
ANAPHYLACTIC
- Multiple Transfusion
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Shock
Characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and decreased cellular metabolism
Imbalance in supply/demand
MAP>60 ideal
MAP<50 incompatible with life
confusion, restlessness → ↓BP
normal: 25% o2 used, 1 pass through body
shock: 80% 02 used, 1 pass through body
Hypovolemic Shock
Severe blood +/or fluid loss making the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body
Emergency situation
Loss of 1/5 the normal amount of intravascular volume in the body (~750ml loss)
volume problem
most common form of shock
↓BP, ↓CO
goal: maintain intravascular (fluids, fluids, more fluids)
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
Absolute Hypovolemia
Fluid loss through: Hemorrhage Gastrointestinal loss Fistula drainage Diabetes Insipidus Rapid diuresis Severe dehydration Pregnancy & Childbirth Major Sx
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
Relative Hypovolemia
Fluid loss through: Movement of fluid from Intravascular to Extravascular Space Burns Liver disease (ascites) “Third Spacing” Fluid shifts
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK (define)
Size of vascular compartment unchanged
Decreased venous return to heart
Decreased preload, SV and CO
Impaired cellular metabolism
Response to acute volume loss depends upon:
- Age
- Injury
- Health
anaerobic & anaerobic
anaerobic - gives off heat
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
Signs & Symptoms
Anxiety, confusion Agitation Tachycardia Hypotension Pallor Cold & clammy Decreased capillary refill / pulses Decreased urine output (later sign) Decreased or absent bowel sounds (earlier sign)
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
Immediate Treatment
Recognize A-B-C’s and LOC High flow O2 2 large bore IV’s Fluids / blood via warmer Expose the patient (blankets to warm) Medications as warranted
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
Low Blood Flow Shock
Failure of the heart to act as a pump moving blood forward
Compromised CO & SV
RIGHT SIDE:
Pulmonary circulation compromised
LEFT SIDE:
Impaired ability of the ventricle to fill during diastole
Decreased Stroke Volume
clots
↓↓BP
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
Causes
MI (#1 cause) Cardiomyopathy Severe Systemic/Pulmonary HTN Blunt Cardiac Injury (MVA. #2) Severe Myocardial Depression from Sepsis Cardiac Tamponade Dysrhythmias
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK (define)
Decreased CO with resultant decreased MAP
Tachycardia compensation stresses the heart
Myocardial ischemia progresses to necrosis
Cardiac failure leads to shock and pulmonary failure
**MAP & urine output
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
Signs & Symptoms
Tachycardia, thready pulse, JVD Hypotension Narrowed pulse pressure Increased SVR Increased myocardial O2 consumption (Angina) Pale, cold, moist skin Cyanosis