He Must be Compensating for Something
The condition in which the body is no longer able to compensate for lack of adequate perfusion
Decompensated Shock
Caustics such as acids and alkalis can cause these types of burns
Chemical Burns
A widespread infection of the blood can cause this type of shock
Septic Shock
This type of shock occurs when body loses significant amount of whole blood from circulatory the system
Hemorrhagic Shock
In the Rule of Nines for Adults, the front of the arm counts for this percentage
4 1/2%
In cases of trauma or injury, examine and consider this early on in your assessment
Mechanism of Injury (MOI)
Outlets, frayed wires, or faulty circuits can cause these types of burns
Electrical Burns
This type of shock occurs when the body experiences a severe allergic reaction
Anaphylactic Shock
When the heart is unable to pump enough blood at consistent pressure to all vital organs this type of shock may occur
Cardiogenic Shock
In the Rule of Nines for both Adults & Children, the genitals count for this percentage
1%
The condition of early shock where the body is using specific mechanisms to compensate for lack of adequate perfusion
Compensated Shock
Intense light such as an arc welder, industrial laser, ultraviolet can cause these types of burns
Light Burns
This type of shock occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and unable to control tone of blood vessels by way of sympathetic nervous system
Neurogenic Shock
The cause of this bodily reaction may be psychogenic or due to more serious conditions such as a brain tumor, heart disease, or diabetes.
Fainting (Syncope)
In the Rule of Nines for Children, each lower limb counts for this percentage
14%
Restlessness, altered mental status, increased heart rate, normal to slightly low blood pressure, mildly increased breathing rate, skin that is pale, cool and moist, sluggish pupils, nausea and vomiting are signs of this stage of shock
Compensated Shock
These burns involve both the epidermis and dermis, cause intense pain, and are characterized by white to red skin that is moist and mottled and blisters
Partial-thickness Burns or Second Degree Burns
This type of shock results in a sudden, temporary dilation of blood vessels
Psychogenic Shock
If the patient suffered blunt trauma to head, chest, abdomen, or pelvis you should suspect this and treat occordingly
Internal Bleeding
In the Rule of Nines for Children, the head and neck count for this percentage
18%
Unresponsiveness, decreasing heart rate, very low blood pressure, slow and shallow respirations, skin that is pale, cool, and moist, dilated and sluggish pupils, respiratory and cardiac arrest can develop in this stage of shock
Decompensated Shock
These burns extend through all dermal layers and may involve subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, or organs.
Full-thickness Burns or Third Degree Burns
Exposure to hazardous levels of cyanide, carbon monoxide, or iron poisoning can cause this type of shock
Respiratory/Metabolic Shock
The failure of the body's circulatory system to provide enough oxygenated blood and nutrients to all vital organs, inadequate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, inadequate nutrient and waste product exchange, and this will lead to Shock (hypoperfusion).
Fluid and salt imbalance
In the Rule of Nines for Children, the entire chest and abdomen count for this percentage
18%