``` Oxygen IV access (fluids) ABG Bloods: FBC, U&E's, CRP, glucose, amylase, cross-match clotting Blood cultures ```

Shock Flashcards by Adarsh Aji

What is Shock?

Inadequate tissue perfusion

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Types of Shock?

Septic
Haemorrhagic (Hypovolaemic)
Neurogenic
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic (Distributive)

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Signs of shock?

pallor, increased HR, prolonged cap refill, oliguria.

BP < 90mmHg

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Causes of hypovolaemic shock? (3)

Bleeding
Dehydration
Burns

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Causes of cardiogenic shock? (4)

MI
Arrythmias (VT, AF),
Cardiac tamponade
Tension pneumothorax

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Intital Mx of shock?

Oxygen
IV access (fluids)
ABG
Bloods: FBC, U&amp;E's, CRP, glucose, amylase, cross-match clotting
Blood cultures

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Mx and investigations of cardiogenic shock?

Diamorphine 2.5-5mg (pain)

Investigations (ECG, U&Es, cardiac enzymes/troponin, ABG, CXR, echo, CT thorax)

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