Shock: Monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parameters that need to be monitored? (3)
A
- physical
- physiological
- laboratory
2
Q
What type of parameters are these that can be monitored?
- respiration
- cardiovascular function
A
Physical Parameters
3
Q
What type of parameters are these that can be monitored?
- oxygen saturation
- blood pressure
A
Physiological Parameters
4
Q
What type of parameters are these that can be monitored?
- hematocrit (PCV/TP)
- electrolytes
- blood gases
- lactate
A
Laboratory Parameters
5
Q
What can high PCV/TP indicate?
A
dehydration
6
Q
What levels of Lactate do you not want?
A
high levels
