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1. Explain concepts related to the assessment of an emergency department patient experiencing a shock emergency. 2. Describe various patient presentations related to shock emergencies. 3. List interventions necessary for a patient presenting with a shock emergency.

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define shock

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Shock is a state of impaired tissue perfusion resulting from circulatory failure brought on by various causes.

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shock analogy to car

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Gas = blood and plasma
Fuel pump = heart
Fuel line = arteries and veins

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how is shock classified?

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by the cause of inadequate perfusion

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categories of shock

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hypovolemic (low on gas)
cardiogenic (bad fuel pump)
distributive (fueling 2 cars with 1 gas line)
obstructive (blockage in fuel line)

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cellular cascade in shock

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similar for all causes of shock
–initially irreversible but w/o tx becomes irreversible

cell injury -> inflammation -> cell death

anaerobic metabolism -> glucose phosphorylation -> lactic acidosis

microvascular thrombosis -> depletion of clotting factors -> DIC

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3 stages of shock

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compensated
uncompensated
irreversible

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compensated shock overview

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Stage I or nonprogressive
compensatory mechanisms initiated
vital organs perfused
full recovery

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uncompensated shock overview

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Stage II or progressive
compensatory mechanisms inadequate
vital organs hypoperfused
recovery more difficult

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irreversible shock overview

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Stage III
compensatory mechanisms failed
cellular and organ death
refractory to tx

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overview of physiological of compensated shock

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SNS response
RAAS
ADH
intracellular fluid shift

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SNS response in compensated shock

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release of epi/norepi
vasoconstriction

increased HR, contractility, BP

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RAAS in compensated shock

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increased serum sodium
water reabsorption

decrease urine, increase BP and CO

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ADH in compensated shock

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renal reabsorption of sodium and water

decrease urine, increase BP and CO

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intracellular fluid shift in compensated shock

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increased intravascular volume

increase BP and CO

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overview of physiology of uncompensated shock

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altered capillary permeability
respiratory insufficiency 
cardiac depression
tissue hypoperfusion
brain hypoperfusion
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altered cap permeability in uncompensated shock

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leakage into interstitial space

edema, decreased BP and perfusion

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respiratory insufficiency in uncompensated shock

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pulm edema
VQ mismatch

crackles, dyspnea, increased RR

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cardiac depression in uncompensated shock

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diminished venous return
ischemia of nonvital organs

decreased urine output
increased lactate
base deficit
mixed venous sat (below 65%)
cool skin
decreased peripheral pulses
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brain hypoperfusion in uncompensated shock

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AMS

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define hypovolemic shock

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blood, plasma, or fluid loos reduces circulating blood volume and cardiac output

most common type of shock

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common causes of hypovolemic shock

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traumatic hemorrhage
(long bone/pelvic fx, solid organ rupture, open wounds)

nontraumatic hemmorrhage
(GI bleed, ruptured AA, posterior epistaxis)

fluid shifts
(peritonitis, massive crush injuries, severe burns)

non-blood fluid loss
(v/d, diaphoresis)

urinary fluid loss
(DKA, diabetes insipidus, diuretic abuse)

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hypovolemic shock assessment

A 
ABCs
cause
labs
trend VS
MAP (above 60) (SBP + 2DP/3)
urine output
LOC
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parameters of hypovolemic shock

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blood loss
HR
BP
RR
urine output
CNS
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Class I of hypovolemic shock

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blood loss below 15%
HR below 100
BP normal
RR 14-20
Urine above 30ml/hr
CNS slightly anxious
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Class II of hypovolemic shock

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blood loss 15-30%
HR 100-120
BP normal
RR 20-30
Urine 20-30 ml/hr
CNS mildly anxious
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Class III of hypovolemic shock

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blood loss 30-40%
HR 120-140
BP decreased
RR 30-40
urine output 5-20 ml/hr
CNS anxious, confused
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Class IV of hypovolemic shock

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blood loss > 40%
HR > 140
BP decreased
RR > 35
urine output negligible 
CNS confused, lethargic
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hypovolemic shock intervention overview

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airway
control bleeding, reduce fluid loss
restore volume
blood replacement

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fluid resuscitation in hypovolemic shock

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  1. isotonic crystalloids (NS, LR)
  2. colloids
  3. blood replacement
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define cardiogenic shock

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inadequate tissue perfusion as a result of decreased CO despite adequate intravascular volume d/t myocardial pump failure

31
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most common cause of cardiogenic shock

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MI, particularly of L ventricular anterior wall

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other causes of cardiogenic shock

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MI, ischemia
blunt cardiac trauma
sustained dysrhythmias
acute valvular dysfxn
end stage cardiomyopathy
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sx of cardiogenic shock

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reflects heart failure, inadequate tissue perfusion

cardiac CP
tachypnea, crackles, pulm edema
tachycardia, tachydsrhythmias, S3
AMS
pale, cool, clammy
minimal urine output
hypotension
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cardiogenic shock assessment

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ECG
CXR
ABG
echo
CBC, platelets, BMP, LFTs, RFTs
lactate
SvO2 less than 65%
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cardiogenic shock interventions

A 
airway
decrease preload
increase contractility
decrease afterload
cardiac catheterization
angioplasty
treat dysrhythmias
36
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airway in managing cardiogenic shock

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PEEP to force pulmonary edema fluid out of lung interstitium

37
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how to decrease preload in cardiogenic shock

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semi-fowler or fowler
nitro
diuretics
morphine

38
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how to increase contractility in cardiogenic shock

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positive inotropes (dobutamine)
intra-aortic balloon pump
39
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how to decrease afterload in cardiogenic shock

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continuous nitro
nitroprusside
antiHTN

40
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definitive tx for cardiogenic shock

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cardiac cath
angioplasty
treat dysrhythmias

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define distributive shock

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abnormal distribution of intravascular volume as a result of

  • decreased sympathetic tone
  • increased vascular permeability
  • pooling of blood in venous, capillary beds
42
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types of distributive shock

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anaphylactic
septic
neurogenic

43
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define anaphylactic shock

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acute, life-threatening allergic rxn in individuals exposed to antigen to which they have previously become hypersensitive

44
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common antigens in anaphylactic shock

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shellfish
peanuts/tree nuts
milk, eggs, wheat, soy
food additives
insects
meds, latex, iodine
45
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unusual causes of anaphylaxis

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exposure to cold

exercise

46
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difference between anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock

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anaphylaxis: normal circulation with risk of progression to shock

anaphylactic shock: shock state with compromised circulation

47
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anaphylaxis vs anaphylactoid rxns

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anaphylaxis IgE mediated and requires prior antigen exposure

48
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pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock

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antigen re-exposure
hypersensitive antibody response
vasoactive mediator release
   massive vasodilation
   profound hypovolemia
   increased cap permeability, fluid shift, vascular collapse
49
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anaphylactic shock assessment

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rapidly progressing sx
onset begins with cutaneous manifestation

urticaria, erythema, pruritis
dypsnea, cough
throat tightness, stridor
wheezing, bronchospasm
syncope
chest tightness, palpitations
angioedema
hypotension, tachycardia
respiratory, cardiac arrest
50
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anaphylactic shock interventions

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remove antigen
IM epi 1:1000, rpt in 15-20 min
airway
high-flow O2
IV
   fluid reusc
   vasopressors for hypotension
IV epi
inhaled beta-2 agonists (albuterol)
antihistamine (H1 and H2)
corticosteroids
admission
epi teaching
51
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define SIRS

A

cluster of sx of systemic inflammation
w/ or w/o infection
can be seen w/ acute pancreatitis, major trauma, burns

52
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define sepsis

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2 SIRS criteria w/ known/suspected infection

53
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define severe sepsis

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sepsis with organ dysfxn

cardiovascular failure -> hypotension

resp failure -> hypoxia

renal failure -> oliguria/azotemia

hematologic failure -> coagulopathy

54
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define septic shock

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sepsis with hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation

55
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MODS

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multiple organ dysfxn syndrome

progressive failure of initially uninvolved distant organs following severe infectious or noninfectious insults

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sx of septic shock

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mentation
skin
HR
RR
urine output
acid/base values
temp
57
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sx of hyperdynamic (warm) sepsis

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CNS malaise, tired, restless
skin warm, flushed, dry
HR elevated, full pulses
RR > 20/min
urine output decreased
acid/base respiratory alkalosis
temp fever, shaking, chills
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sx of hypodynamic (cold) sepsis

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CNS decreasing LOC, stupor, coma
skin cold, clammy, pale mottled
HR tachycardia, weak, thready pulses
RR tachypneic, shallow
urine decreased, anuria
acid/base metabolic and resp alkalosis
temp hypothermic, mottled
59
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septic shock interventions

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fluid resuscitation 
positive inotropes, vasopressors
remove infectious sources
wound, blood cultures
ABXs
60
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define neurogenic shock

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loss of sympathetic stimulation, resulting in pure parasympathetic stimulation

massive vasodilation
body unable to compensate for drop in CO

61
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causes of neurogenic shock

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spinal cord injury above T6
spinal anesthesia
brain injury

62
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sx of neurogenic shock

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parasympathetic (rest/digest) is unopposed

bradycardia
bradypnea
hypotension
warm, dry, flushed
full pulses
priapism
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neurogenic shock interventions

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ABCs to prevent secondary cord injury
fluids resuscitation
vasopressors
atropine

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define obstructive shock

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cardiac output and tissue perfusion are inadequate because of resistance to ventricular filling

65
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causes of obstructive shock

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pericardial tamponade
tension pneumothorax
PE

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interventions for obstructive shock

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correct underlying condition

tamponade: pericardiocentesis and surgery

tension pneumo: needle thoracotomy and chest tube

PE: anticoagulation or thrombolytics

67
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incidence of pediatric shock

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hypovolemia most common

septic shock also seen, especially in neonates, due to immature immune system

cardiogenic shock d/t toxic ingestion or sustained VT

68
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hypovolemic shock in pediatrics

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higher metabolic rate
higher body surface to volume ratio
inability to voice sx

69
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assessing pediatric shock

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dry mucous membranes
no tears
poor skin turgor
sunken fontanels
delayed cap refill
child abuse
IV/IO access
70
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geriatric hypovolemic shock

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prone to dehydration
   meds, diuretics
   decreased thirst response
   limited mobility
use caution with fluid resuscitation
71
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geriatric septic shock

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pneumonia, urosepsis

AMS
respiratory alkalosis
normotheria or hypothermia

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