Week Two: IV Catheters and Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘net effect’ or shock?
A
Not enough perfusion of tissues and cells so they devitalize then die
2
Q
What does cardiogenic shock result from?
A
Heart pump failure
3
Q
What does obstructive shock result from?
A
A physical obstruction in the circulatory system (like heartworms, pericardial effusion, pulmonary embolism, and gastric torsions)
4
Q
What happens to the capillary beds during distributive shock?
A
Fluids leak out of capillary beds into “third spaces”
5
Q
What are some causes of distributive shock?
A
Sepsis, anaphylaxis, trauma, neurogenic problems
6
Q
What results from hypovolemic shock?
A
Decreased intravascular volume
Blood or fluid loss can be ‘lost’ internally or externally
Vomiting diarrhea diuresis
