Obstructive Shock

Question 1

What are causes of impaired diastolic filling of obstructive shock

Answer 1

1. Tension pneumothorax
2. Mechanical ventilation
3. Constrictive pericarditis
4. Cardiac tamponade

Question 2

What are causes of impaired systolic contraction of obstructive shock

Answer 2

Increased ventricular afterload
1. Massive pulmonary embolus
2. Acute pulmonary HTN
3. Aortic dissection

Question 3

What is the treatment of obstructive shock

Answer 3

Identify and properly manage underlying condition

Question 4

What are complications of all types of shock

Answer 4

1. ARDS
2. ATN (Acute tubular necrosis)
3. ARF
4. Myocardial dysfunction with failure
5. Stress ulcers