NSG-430 Topic 10 Sepsis, Shock, and MODS
What types of shock have warm skin?Neurogenic, septic
Type of shock caused by injury to the heart. S/S include:
• Tachycardia • Hypotension • Crackles • Cool/clammy • Pallor • Diaphoresis • Anxiety • Confusion What type of shock is this?Cardiogenic
How do we treat cardiogenic shock?Treat the cause (fluids, CABG, LVAD, etc)
Type of shock caused by a decrease in blood volume. S/S include:
• Decreased CO • Tachypnea • Anxiety • Decrease in UO What type of shock is this?Hypovolemic
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How do we treat hypovolemic shock?IV fluids (3mL for every 1mL of blood lost)
What is an example of relative hypovolemia (cause of hypovolemic shock)?Third spacing
Type of shock caused by an injury above T6. S/S include:
• Vasodilation • Hypotension • Bradycardia • Warm skin • Poikilothermia What type of shock is this?Neurogenic
How do we treat neurogenic shock?• Vasopressors • Atropine
What is unique about neurogenic shock?It causes bradycardia
Type of shock caused by an acute hypersensitivity reaction. S/S include:
• Respiratory distress • Angioedema • Wheezing • Stridor • Chest pain • Dizziness • Flushed skin What type of shock is this?Anaphylactic
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