Distributive shock

Question 1

Cause of distributive shock?

Answer 1

Loss of vascular tone causing vessel dilation.

Question 2

Symptoms?

Answer 2

Flushing, low BP, loss of consciousness.

Question 3

Types of distributive shock?

Answer 3

Anaphylactic, septic, neurogenic.

Question 4

Cause of anaphylactic shock?

Answer 4

Severe allergic reaction to food, venom, medication, or latex.

Question 5

What is sepsis?

Answer 5

Infection causing bacteria to enter bloodstream.

Question 6

Cause of neurogenic shock?

Answer 6

CNS/spinal cord injury.

Question 7

Neurogenic shock characteristics?

Answer 7

Warm flushed skin, slow HR, very low BP.

Question 8

Other distributive shock causes?

Answer 8

Drug toxicity and brain injury.