DISTRIBUTIVE SHOCK OVERVIEW

Question 1

Distributive Shock Overview

DISTRUBUTIVE SHOCK aka Circulatory Shock

1. Caused by? (1) general

Answer 1

1. Body’s ability to adjust vascular tone is impaired

Question 2

Distributive Shock Overview

Body’s ability to adjust vascular tone is impaired will lead to?

Answer 2

1. blood volume adnormally displaced in the vasculature eg blood pools in peripheral blood vessels

Question 3

Distributive Shock Overview

Vascular Tone is determined by ? (2)

Answer 3

1. BP regulation
2. tissue demands for oxygen and nutrients

Question 4

Distributive Shock Overview

Distributive Shock can be caused by (2) specific

Answer 4

1. Loss of sympathetic tone
2. Release of biochemical medicators from cells

Question 5

Distributive Shock Overview

The varied mechanisms leading to the initial vasodilation in distributive shock can be further subdivided into three types

Answer 5

1. Septic Shock
2. Neurogenic Shock
3. Anaphylactic Shock

Question 6

Distributive Shock Overview

In all types of distrbutive shock what occurs?

Answer 6

Massive arterial and venous dilation allowing blood to pool peripherally