If the etiology of shock is unclear what is done?
Swan-Ganz catherization
T or F: Swan-Ganz Cat can give us CO and SVR
T:
blood sample can be taken to measured mixed venous O2 content
T or F: pulmonary rales and elevated JVP are signs of cardiogenic shock
T
What is obstructive shock?
Obstruction to blood flow from heart which results to low CO despite normal contractility
What are examples of obstructive shock?
Tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Massive pulmonary embolism