Shock Flashcards
What is shock?
Broad term that describes a physiologic state where oxygen delivery to the tissues is inadequate to meet metabolic requirements, causing global hypoperfusion. It may also be thought of as an imbalance between tissue oxygen supply and demand.
What is the difference b/w compensated and uncompensated shock?
- Compensated: normal BP with inadequate perfusion
- Uncompensated: hypotension and inability to maintain normal perfusion
What are some types of distributive shock?
Sepsis, anaphylaxis, neurogenic
What are some types of obstructive shock?
(non-cardiac obstruction)
PE, tension PTX, tamponade
*How is the shock index calculated?
What’s a nl range?
HR / sBP
0.5-0.7
Repeated shock index values >___ indicate decreased left ventricular function and are associated with higher mortality.
1.0
How do the following change in cardiogenic shock?
- HR
- CVP
- Contractility
- SVR
- HR: ^
- CVP: ^
- *Contractility: vv
- SVR: ^
How do the following change in hypovolemic shock?
- HR
- CVP
- Contractility
- SVR
- HR: ^
- *CVP: vv
- Contractility: +/- ^
- SVR: ^
How do the following change in distributive shock?
- HR
- CVP
- Contractility
- SVR
- HR: ^
- CVP: vv
- Contractility: +/-
- SVR: v
How do the following change in obstructive shock?
- HR
- CVP
- Contractility
- SVR
- HR: ^
- CVP: +/- ^
- Contractility: +/-
- SVR: ^ (tamponade, PE) or v (tension PTX)
Besides elevated lactate, what other lab suggests a shift to anaerobic metabolism and tissue hypoperfusion?
Decreased serum bicarbonate
What are some lab/radiology signs of end-organ damage in shock?
- elevated creatinine
- abnormal liver function tests
- ARDS/edema on chest x-ray
- arrhythmia/ischemia on EKG
- abnormal cardiac enzymes
- ischemic neurologic changes on CT/MRI
Proper oxygenation is critical in shock tx. Target central venous oxygenation levels above ___%.
70%
*Why might you start a central venous catheter in shock tx?
Can help for rapid fluid and medication delivery, as well as provide invasive monitoring
*In the cardiogenic shock pt with pulmonary edema, in initial resuscitation, what must you be careful about? (1)
Giving fluids