Shock

Question 1

What drugs are used in cariogenic shock?

Answer 1

-Nitrates: Used to decrease the workload of the heart.
-Diuretics: Reduce preload
-Vasodilators: Reduce afterload
-Beta blockers: Heart rate and contractility
-Dopamine
-Dobutamine: Severe systolic dysfunction

Question 2

What drugs are used in hypovolemic shock?

Answer 2

Isotonic fluid (normal saline)
Packed RBCs
FFP

Question 3

What drugs are used in septic shock?

Answer 3

Isotonic fluid (normal saline)
Norepinephrine
Vasopressin
Epinephrine
Dobutamine- used in septic shock to increase O2 delivery
-Antibiotics