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Unit 2: Cardiogenic Shock Flashcards

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Cardiogenic Shock

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a state of hypoperfusion at the tissue level resulting from severe impairment of ventricular contraction in the presence of adequate vascular volume
-independent of fluid volume the heart muscle cannot adequately pump causing decreased CO and poor perfusion

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Components of Cardiogenic Shock

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  • reduction of contractility b/c of damaged myocardium; reduces ejection fraction (EF)
  • increased left and right filling pressures but decreased CO
  • venous oxygen saturation decreases w/ increased oxygen extraction at the tissue level b/c of low cardiac output
  • leads to univentricular or biventricular failure, profound hypotension, and pulmonary edema
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Risk Factors for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • any disorder that results in acute deterioration of myocardial mechanical contraction
  • end-stage congestive HF
  • cardiomyopathy
  • hypertension
  • diabetes
  • multiple-vessel coronary artery disease
  • acute vascular disease
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Vicious Cycle of Cardiogenic Shock

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a cycle of increased oxygen demand w/ inadequate perfusion worsens ischemia ending in death if not broken
>the decreased CO leads to stimulation of compensatory mechanisms
-the SNC stimulation that increases HR, contractility, myocardial workload and oxygen demand, worsens ischemia
-systemic vasoconstriction increases the workload of an already stressed heart by increasing afterload
-fluid retention induced by the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system increases filling pressures; contributes to development of pulmonary edema and hypoxemia

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Clinical Manifestations of Cardiogenic Shock

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Initial: chest pain, diaphoresis, nausea + vomiting

  • decreased LOC
  • decreased urine output
  • poor pulses
  • pale, cool skin
  • decreased bowel sounds
  • SOB, crackles on auscultation, decreased SpO2 d/t pulmonary edema
  • increased lactate levels
  • metabolic acidosis
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Late Manifestations of Shock

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  • become more pronounced
  • profound hypotension and bradycardia
  • organ systems begin to fail
  • increases in Creatinine and liver enzymes
  • coma
  • cyanotic; mottled skin
  • absent bowel sounds
  • hypoglycemia
  • anuria
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What the Hemodynamic Parameters would look like in Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Increased central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)
  • High systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
  • Low cardiac output (CO)
  • Decreased venous oxygen saturation (SvO2)
  • Hypotension and Tachycardia
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Lab and Diagnostic Tests

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> 12-lead electrocardiogram
Cardiac enzymes
Chest Radiograph

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Why 12-Lead ECG?

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to r/o or rule in MI as a cause of shock

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Why Cardiac Enzymes?

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> Troponin, CK, CK-MB

-help confirm presence or absence of acute MI

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Why Chest Radiograph?

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  • to r/o other causes of hypotension and shock (pneumothorax or cardiac tamponade)
  • can confirm presence of pulmonary edema
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Treatment Priorities for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Stabilizing oxygenation
  • Initiating drug therapy to increased BP and CO
  • Emergency revascularization, an attempt to restore blood flow through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy to increase myocardial oxygen supply and decrease myocardial oxygen demand
  • if tx not successful, use of VAD
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Stabilizing Oxygenation

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  • 100% oxygen through a non-rebreather

- Intubation and mechanical ventilation to support ventilation and maximize oxygenation

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Medications for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Vasopressors
  • Inotropic Support
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Diuretics
  • Morphine Sulfate
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Vasopressors/ Vasoactive meds

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> Dopamine
Norepinephrine

-support BP through vasoconstriction
-to sustain BP and help maintain mean arterial pressure
>care should be taken when taken b/c the meds will increase systemic vascular resistance increasing myocardial workload

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Inotropic Support

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> Dobutamine

  • increase myocardial contractility
  • increases CO
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Nitroglycerin

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to decrease preload and afterload

  • vasodilation
  • can decrease BP
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Diuretics

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used w/ caution

  • attempt to decrease filling volumes
  • decrease vascular volume if filling pressures are extremely elevated
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Morphine Sulfate

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  • help relieve pain d/t MI

- vasodilator that decreases venous return and preload

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Emergency Revascularization

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through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

  • insertion of a catheter through an artery up into the involved coronary artery and inflation of a balloon to break up the plaque causing the obstruction of flow
  • stent is placed to maintain patency of the vessel
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Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Therapy (IABP)

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used when drug therapy does not improve CO

  • increases myocardial oxygen supply
  • decreases myocardial oxygen demand
  • balloon at tip of catheter; it is timed to inflate at start of diastole (rest) and deflate before systole
  • when inflates, blood is displaced toward the coronary arteries and into systemic circulation, improving coronary and systemic perfusion
  • deflating the balloon decreases afterload, decreasing the workload of the left ventricle
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Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

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surgically inserted mechanical pump that assists the pumping of the left ventricle and decrease workload of the heart

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Nursing Management: Assessment and Analysis

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clinical manifestations are r/t a decrease in CO and impaired tissue perfusion

  • chest pain
  • diaphoresis
  • nausea
  • hypotension
  • tachycardia
  • tachypnea
  • crackles, SOB, decreased SpO2 if edema present
  • decreased LOC
  • weak pulses
  • cold, cyanotic, mottled skin
  • decreased urine output
  • absent/decreased bowel sounds

> W/o successful intervention:

  • profound hypotension
  • bradycardia
  • hypoxia
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Nursing Assessments for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Neurological status
  • Vital Signs
  • Hemodynamic parameters
  • Breath sounds
  • Urine output
  • Skin Color + Temperature
  • Lab tests; ABGs, SvO2, Metabolic profile, Lactate/Base Deficit
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Assessments: Neurological Status

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decreased LOC occurs as a result of decreased CO and carotid vasoconstriction that occurs as a result of hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis

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Assessments: Vital Signs

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  • hypotension and tachycardia b/c of decreased CO
  • respiratory rate increased in an effort to increase tissue oxygenation and remove CO2 to compensate for metabolic acidosis
  • oxygenation may be decreased d/t presence of pulmonary edema
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Assessments: Vital Signs

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  • hypotension and tachycardia b/c of decreased CO
  • respiratory rate increased in an effort to increase tissue oxygenation and remove CO2 to compensate for metabolic acidosis
  • oxygenation may be decreased d/t presence of pulmonary edema
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Hemodynamic Parameters

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  • both right and left preloads are increased b/c of impaired pumping ability of the heart, but CO is low
  • to compensate for low CO, vasoconstriction occurs, increasing systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
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Assessment: Breath Sounds

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crackles d/t pulmonary edema

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Assessment: Urine Output

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  • decreases as a result of decreased CO

- decreases as a result of stimulation of compensatory mechanisms that increase reabsorption of sodium and water

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Assessments: Skin Color and Temperature

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cold and clammy skin = progressing shock

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Assessment: Lab Tests: ABGs

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initially reflect respiratory alkalosis d/t tachypnea

-later stages = metabolic acidosis d/t anaerobic metabolism

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Assessment: Labs: Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2)

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decreased SvO2/ScvO2 = inadequate oxygen delivery (DO2)

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Assessment: Labs: Metabolic Profile

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  • Renal failure = increase in BUN + Creatinine

- Liver Failure = increase liver function test results b/c of decreased organ perfusion

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Assessment: Labs: Lactate (Lactic acid)/ Base Deficit

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increase lactate level and negative (-) base deficit = poor perfusion at cellular level

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Nursing Actions for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Apply 100% non-rebreather oxygen mask
  • Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation
  • Administer medications as ordered: Vasoactive meds, Inotropic Meds, Diuretics, Morphine Sulfate
  • Administer fluids as prescribed
  • Restrict Activity
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Nursing Actions for Cardiogenic Shock

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  • Apply 100% non-rebreather oxygen mask
  • Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation
  • Administer medications as ordered: Vasoactive meds, Inotropic Meds, Diuretics, Morphine Sulfate
  • Administer fluids as prescribed
  • Restrict Activity
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Why Administer fluids as prescribed?

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used cautiously

-to increase CO if filling pressures are low and there is no signs of pulmonary edema

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Why Restrict Activity?

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will decrease cardiac workload and oxygen consumption (VO2)

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Nursing Education/Teaching

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> Instruct about rest periods
-increased activity or stress levels cause increased myocardial oxygen consumption (VO2) and can worsen progression of shock
Teach about causes of cardiogenic shock and MI

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Evaluating Care Outcomes

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  • rapid recognition
  • inotropic and vasoactive support help maintain adequate CO and BP to ensure sufficient oxygen supply to the tissues
  • monitoring of clinical manifestations and hemodynamic status helps evaluate therapeutic interventions
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W/ Successful treatment

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  • satisfactory BP level
  • satisfactory CO
  • adequate tissue perfusion

Nursing 272: Final Semester (79 decks)

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