General Shock
What is the most common problem with all types of shock?
Not enough oxygen distributed because of inadequate blood flow
If not resolved, what organs does Cardiogenic shock affect?
Heart, Brain, Liver and Kidneys
What is Hypovolemia?
A significant loss of blood or fluid volume from the body.
What is a common symptom of obstructive shock?
Low blood pressure, shortness of breath, tachypnea, or hypoxia
What feminine hygiene product can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome?
A Tampon
What happens when irreversible shock occurs and organs begin to die?
The patient will normally end up dying
What is Arrhythmic shock?
A heartbeat that is too fast, too slow or irregular (hypotension)
What are the ways a patient can be hypovolemic without bleeding?
Severe dehydration, severe sweating, kidney disease and use of diuretics, and excess fluid getting trapped in the body.
Who is the most at risk for an obstructive shock?
Prolonged bed-rest patients and Elderly
Which type of shock is the most serious?
Anaphylactic Shock
What is the first priority in treating shock?
Get the patients' blood pressure back to normal
What is an example of Mechanical Cardiogenic shock?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Muscles become thick and blood has difficulty being ejected from the heart
About how many mLs of blood do you lose if you’ve lost 30% of your blood volume?
1500 mLs
What injury would most likely cause obstructive shock?
Cardiac Tamponade, Blood Clots, and Tumors
What is the primary cause of Neurogenic Shock?
Spinal Cord Injury