Shock **** Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
Blood loss - placental hhaemorrhage, twin-twin transfusion, intraventricular haemorrhage
Capillary plasma leaks - sepsis, hypoxia, acidosis
Fluid loss - D&V
Cardiac causes
2
Q
Signs
A
High HR
Low BP
Low urine output
Coma
3
Q
Management
A
ABC
Ventilate
Colloid IV
Inotropes (e.g. dopamine +/- Dubutamine)