Shock Flashcards
1
Q
If the etiology of shock is unclear what is done?
A
Swan-Ganz catherization
2
Q
T or F: Swan-Ganz Cat can give us CO and SVR
A
T:
blood sample can be taken to measured mixed venous O2 content
3
Q
T or F: pulmonary rales and elevated JVP are signs of cardiogenic shock
A
T
4
Q
What is obstructive shock?
A
Obstruction to blood flow from heart which results to low CO despite normal contractility
5
Q
What are examples of obstructive shock?
A
Tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Massive pulmonary embolism
