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What is shock?

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Life threatening condition with inadequate blood perfusion leading to low oxygen perfusion and low nutrient delivered

O2 delivery < O2 demand

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What is the subjective presentation of shock?

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  1. DZ
  2. Fatigue
  3. SOB
  4. Fast pulse
  5. excessive sweating
  6. N/V
  7. Cyanosis
  8. Cold, clammy, pale skin
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What are the objective presentations of shock?

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  1. Hypotension
  2. Increased RR
  3. Decreased UO, SV, CO
  4. Increased HR
    SBP<90, MAP less than 65
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What is the most determining factor for O2 delivery in shock?

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MAP

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What is MAP dependent on?

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CO and SVR

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What is the CO dependent on?

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HR and SV

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What are the types of shock?

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  1. Cardiogenic
  2. Distributive (Septic and anaphylactic)
  3. Obstructive
  4. Hypovolemic
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What are the causes of cardiogenic shock?

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  1. MI
  2. Arrhythmias
  3. Myocarditis
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What are the causes of Distributive shock?

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Allergy (ana)
Infection (septic)
Adrenal crisis (Addison’s) - can be either

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What are the causes of obstructive shock?

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  1. Pulmonary embolism
  2. Pneumothorax
  3. Pericarditis
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What are the causes of hypovolemic shock?

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  1. Trauma (blood loss)
  2. Dehydration
  3. GI Bleeding
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What are the stages of shock?

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  1. Initial
  2. Compensatory
  3. Progressive
  4. Refractory
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What occurs in the initial stage? Causing?

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Aerobic → Anaerobic metabolism

Elevated lactic acid → decrease in pH → vasodilation

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What occurs in compensatory stage?

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SNS responses → increased HR and RR

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What occurs during the progressive stage? Symptoms?

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Organ functionalities damaged

Altered mental status, increased sCr or BUN, Increased AST or ALT

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What occurs during the refectory stage?

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Irreversible → organ failure no/minimal response to treatment

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What are the treatments for shock?

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  1. O2
  2. Fluids (isotonic-NS and LR)
  3. Vasopressors
  4. Inotropes
  5. Supportive care
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What is the purpose of using inotropes?

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Vasoconstriction and increase contractility

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What are the types of vasopressors used for shock?

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Phenylephrine and Vasopressin

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What are types of inotropes used for shock?

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  1. Levophed (NE)
  2. Inotropin (Dopamine)
  3. Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
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What are the doses of dopamine?

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Low: 05 mcg/kg/min
Med: 5-10 mcg/kg/min
High: 10-20 mcg/kg/min

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Describe the medications used for shock and their effects?

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What is the use of isoproterenol?

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Know the vasopressor charts on 10 and 11

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What is cariogenic shock?
Heart is impaired → inadequate blood perfusion → Decreased blood volume circulating
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Signs and symptoms of cariogenic shock?
Decreased BP, Decreased CO, Increased HR, confusion, rapid breathing
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How do you diagnose cariogenic shock?
1. SBP below 90 for more than 30 minutes OR supportive intervention to maintain SBP above 90 2. ECG/EKG, blood tests, Echo, angiogram, lactate 3. BNP and Troponin levels
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Treatment for cariogenic shock?
1. O2 → 90% 2. Give fluids: crystalloids in bolus of 250 - 500 mL 3. Inotropes (Dobutamine and milrinone) 4. Vasopressors: E 5. Treatment that targets the underlying condition
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What is distributive shock?
1. Characterized by severe peripheral vasodilatation (vasodilatory shock) 2. Majority of blood is inadequately distributed throughout the vasculature
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How do diagnose septic shock?
1. Hypotension SBP<100 2. Altered mental status 3. Tachypnea RR >22/min 4. ≥2 criteria suggests a greater risk of a poor outcome
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Labs to diagnose septic shock?
1. Lactate >2 mmol/L 2. Elevated AST/ALT  3. Platelet <100 4. PT/INR elevation 5. UOP<0.5 
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Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
1. Mucosal tissue region (Itching, flushing, swollen lips or tongue) 2. Respiratory compromise (Dyspnea, wheeze/bronchospasm, hypoxemia) 3. GI symptoms (Abdominal pain, vomiting)  
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Treatment for septic shock?
1. Antibiotics within 1st hr 2. Isotonic fluids: 30 mL/kg first 3 hr 3. 1st line VP: NE>vasopressin>EPI>phenylephrine
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Treatment for anaphylactic?
1st line: IV E 2nd line Benadryl,
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Treatment for anaphylactic?
1st line: IV E 2nd line Benadryl, Famotidine, Prednisone
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What is obstructive shock?
Blockage in  blood vessels or in the surrounding area of the heart that prevents blood from being pushed forward
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What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism?
1. Tachycardia 2. Tachypnea 3. Hypoxia 
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What are the signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax?
1. Reduced breath sounds  2. SOB  3. Chest pain 
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What is the lab diagnosis of obstructive shock?
1. Echocardiogram (ECG) 2, POCT: Point of Care Testing  3. CT scan  4. Chest X-ray 
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What is the treatment for pulmonary embolism?
1. O2 2. Thrombolytic: Alteplase, Reteplase, Tenecteplase 3. Heparin (prevention of fibrin formation)
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Treatment for tension pneumothorax?
1. Needle decompression 2. Chest tube thoracotomy
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What is hypovolemic shock?
Circulatory failure due to reduced  intravascular loss of blood or fluids → tissue hypoperfusion and tissue hypoxia 
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Signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?
1. Reduced turgor 2. Dry mucous membrane 3. Hypotension 4. Pale skin 5. Increased thirst
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Labs to diagnose hypovolemic shock?
1. Increase BUN and sCr 2. Hyper or hyponateremia 3. Hyper or hypokalemia 4. Lactic acidosis 5. Decrease Hit/Hgb 6. Increase urine osmolaltiy
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Treatment for hypovolemic shock?
1. Isotonic (NS, LR, plasma-lyte) - Dose 30 mL/kg 2. Blood products: Hgb<7
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