Shock Flashcards
what is shock
inadequate perfusion of the vital organs to sustain normal organ function
what is hypovolaemic shock
insufficient circulating volume
insufficient circulating volume in hypovolaemic shock leads to reduced _____ and __
preload and CO
what are some causes of hypovolaemic shock
haemorrhage dehydration loss of interstitial fluid excessive vomiting burns
shock from burns is a combination of what kinds of shock
hypovolaemic and distributive
what is the BP like in hypovolaemic shock
initially normal due to compensation then suddenly drops when body can no longer compensate
what is the patients skin like in hypovolaemic shock
pale and cool
what are 4 compensatory mechanisms is hypovolaemic shock
baroreceptor reflex
sympathetic mediated neurohormonal response
capillary absorption of interstitial fluid
HPA response
how does the baroreceptor response work in hypovolaemic shock
stretch sensitive receptors in the carotid and aortic arch sinus detect decreased stretch and so they fire less - decreased afferent input to the medullary cardiovascular centres leading to inhibition of parasympathetic and enhanced sympathetic output
what cranial nerve is the afferent from the carotid sinus
CN IX
what cranial nerve is the afferent from the aortic arch
CN X
increased sympathetic output increases ___ and ____
chronotropy and inotropy
name 4 vasoconstrictors that are released in response to increased sympathetic output
adrenaline
angiotensin
noradrenaline
vasopressin
how does lactic acid build up in hypovolaemic shock
vasoconstrictors redirect fluid from peripheral secondary organs leading to lactic acidosis
the lactic acidosis drives what
chemoreceptors to enhance response
what causes the decompensation towards the end of hypovolaemic shock
circulating vasodilators also increases
why do capillaries absorb interstitial fluid
reduced capillary hydrostatic pressure so net inward filtration
what is the Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal response to hypovolaemic shock
intrarenal baroreceptors mediate renin release from the JGA - resulting angiotensin II enhances vasoconstriction and ADH release so enhanced renal reabsorption of Na and water
CO = ?
HR x SV
in order to increase CO what can you do
increase HR or SV or both
who isnt able to increase SV
young children
what does the frank starling relationship say about SV
greater EDV results in greater SV within physiological limits
inotropy results in increased contractility making the FS curve shift ____
upwards
a failing heart has decreased contractility so the FS curve is shifted
downwards
what can happen if a large fluid challenge is given to someone with HF and hypovolaemic shock
EDV increases to maintain SV - results in pulmonary congestion
who should get a smaller fluid challenge
HF
what is cardiogenic shock
inability of the heart to act as an effective pump to meet circulatory demands
what causes cardiogenic shock
most commonly a complication of an MI acute valve dysfunction - acute mitral valve prolapse myocarditis cardiomyopathy myocardial contusion
even a small MI may affect the ______ ____ leading to valve dysfunction
papillary muscle
in cardiogenic shock you cannot increase the ___
CO
what are some clinical signs of cardiogenic shock
poor forward flow - lethargic, hypotension/shock, syncope
back pressure - pulmonary oedema, elevated JVP, hepatic congestion
what is positive inotropy
increase in force of contraction for any given preload
how is positive inotropy achieved physiologically
increased sympathetic output
how can positive inotropy be acheived pharmacologically
dobutamine
adrenaline
dopamine
dopexamine
what is dobutamine
B1 agonist
what is dopexamine
synthetic dopamine analogue