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| What are the three stages in the continuum of shock? |
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| Compensatory-->Progressive-->Irreversible |
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| Why does blood pressure drop as a classic sign of shock? |
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Definition
| Because of decrease in CO and narrowing of pulse pressure. |
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| How do you calculate Pulse Pressure? |
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| How do you calculate Mean Arterial Pressure? What is the MAP of a person with 120/80? |
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| What is the minimum Mean Arterial Pressure required to adequately perfuse and sustain vital organs? |
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| How do you calculate Cerebral Perfusion Pressure? |
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| What are the four categories of shock? |
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Definition
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Distributive:
-- neurogenic
-- anaphylactic
-- Septic |
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| What is the number one priority for managing an pt in shock? Then what? |
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Definition
| Ensure and maintain a patent airway. Then provide adequate oxygenation through supplemental O2/mechanical ventilation to keep SaO2>90% (PaO2>60 mmHg) |
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