Shock Flashcards
1
Q
What is shock?
A
Inadequate tissue perfusion
2
Q
Name some types of shock and give examples.
A
Hypovolemic = bleeding/dehydration/D
Cardiogenic (heart cause) = MI/arrhythmias/cardiomyopathy
Obstructive (vessel physical obstruction) = PE/tension pneumo/cardiac tamponade
Distributive (excess vasodilation) = anaphylaxis/sepsis/neurogenic
