shock

Question 1

4 different kinds of shock? (CHOD)

Answer 1

cardiogenic, hypovolaemic, obstructive, distributive

Question 2

what type of shock does a tension pneumothorax cause?

Answer 2

obstructive - causing decreased venous return

Question 3

examples of distributive shock?

Answer 3

neurogenic, vasoactive

Question 4

examples of obstructive shock?

Answer 4

cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, PE, severe aortic stenosis

Question 5

Cardiac Output (CO) definition?

Answer 5

volume of blood pumped by each ventricle of the heart per minute

Question 6

Stroke Volume

Answer 6

volume of blood pumped by each ventricle of the heart per heart beat

Question 7

what causes vasoactive shock?

Answer 7

release of vasoactive mediators

Question 8

treatment for tension pneumothorax?

Answer 8

large bore canula in 2nd intercostal space mid clavicular line

Question 9

Compensatory mechanisms can maintain blood pressure until what percentage of total blood volume lost?

Answer 9

30%

Question 10

when do you get a decrease in mean arterial blood pressure?

Answer 10

when you lose more than 30% of total blood volume

Question 11

name of the auto regulation of cerebral blood flow with increasing MAP?

Answer 11

myogenic response