Shock and Sepsis

Question 1

clinical manifestations of shock.

Answer 1

Changes in heart rate
Hypotension
Decreased capillary refill
Changes in body temperature

Question 2

Stages of Shock

Answer 2

• Initial - Metabolism changes from aerobic to anaerobic
• Compensatory - Activation of neural, hormonal, and biochemical compensatory mechanisms in an attempt to maintain homeostasis
• Progressive - Failure of compensatory mechanisms
• Refractory - Multisystem organ failure