Shock

Question 1

Definition of shock

Answer 1

Body can’t meet its demand for oxygen, due to illness or injury

Question 2

Causes of shock
(3 categories)

Answer 2

Fluid loss
- due to bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, burns
Heart not pumping adequately
- due to breathing difficulty, HF, heart attach
Abnormal dilation of blood vessels
- due to spinal injury, anaphylaxis, poisoning, drugs, infection

Question 3

Initial sxs of shock

Answer 3

Pt uneasy, restless, worried
Maybe extremely thirsty

Question 4

Later sxs of shock

Answer 4

confusion, drowsiness
skin pale, cool, sweaty
rapid/weak pulse
rapid/shallow breathing

Question 5

What to feed pt in shock

Answer 5

Nothing, even if they want food

Question 5

Shock tx

Answer 5

Most important: Manage underlying illness/injury
Lay pt flat, or if they’re having difficulty breathing, let them get comfortable
Maintain normal body temp - cover pt on top and below
If no difficulty swallowing, have pt drink small sips

Question 6

Shock evac

Answer 6

Fast