Shock Flashcards
1
Q
hypovolaemic
A
loss of blood
2
Q
cardiogenic
A
loss of myocardial contractility
3
Q
obstructive
A
eg increase in intrathoracic pressure due to tension pneumothroax
4
Q
neurogenic
A
loss of vasomotor tone and sympathetics
5
Q
vasoactive
A
increase release of vasoactive molecules increasing dilatation