Shock Flashcards
1
Q
What is Shock?
A
Circulatory failure resulting in inadequate organ perfusion.
Defined by BPS <90 or mean arterial <65 with evidence of tissue hyper fusion.
2
Q
What can cause Shock?
A
Hypovolaemia from haemorrhage or fluid loss Pump Failure Sepsis Anaphylaxis Neurogenic failures like spinal injury Endocrine failure like addisonian crisis
3
Q
Shock S&S
A
- BPS <90
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnoea
- Cyanosis
- Delayed CRT
- Impaired GCS
4
Q
Septic shock presents with…
A
Warm and well perfused with bounding pulse
5
Q
Cardiogenic shock presents as…
A
Cold and clammy
anaemia
dehydration
