Med-Surg 1: Ch 34 - Shock
Why do you need to monitor shock pts closely who are using vasodilators?
because these drugs can cause shock progression w/ volume depletion
What is the main indicator of shock during assessment?
HR/Pulse rate and quality = first sign of shock Systolic BP may not change at all in initial stage of shock Decreased urine output
S/S of shock
R/T POOR PERFUSION! Low BP Rapid, weak, thready pulse Flat neck/hand veins Slow cap refill Increased thirst Cold, clammy skin, cyanosis Restlessness Decreased motility =Diminished/Absent bowel sounds decreased urine output
cardiogenic shock
•Necrosis of more than 40% of left ventricle •not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. •severe complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.
Cardiogenic Shock: Management ( REVIEW!!!)
•Pain relief and decreased myocardial oxygen requirements through preload and afterload reduction •Oxygen therapy •Drug therapy: nitroglycerin, dobutrex, dopamine, epinephrine, morphine
MEWS score
Modified Early Warning System to identify sepsis early
S/S cardiogenic shock
↑ HR ↑ RR ↓ BP ↓ urinary output •Cold, clammy skin •Poor peripheral pulses •Agitation, restlessness, confusion •Pulmonary congestion •Tachypnea •Continuing chest discomfort
septic shock
Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection.
obstructive shock
Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues. Ex.) pericarditis = biggest cause cardiac tamponade, Arterial stenosis, PE, Pulmonary hypertension Tension pneumothorax
Septic shock: SIRS VS
T: >100.4 F / <96.8 G RR: >20 HR: >90 WBC: >12000/ <4000 w/ >10% bands O2: <32 mmHg
DIC and shock
This reduces perfusion in septic shock It occurs as a result of excessive clotting/ uncontrolled bleeding due to organ failure. (not clotting factors)
Septic shock treatment
WITHIN 1 HR: *Oxygen/mechanical ventilation *Drug therapy: -measure lactate -blood culture before abx -abx -rapid administration 30mL/kg crystalloid for hypotension/lactate >4 -vasopressors to maintain MAP of >65 mm Hg -other: corticosteroids, insulin, heparin therapy -urine/wound/sputum cultures *Blood products as needed
Distributive shock occurs when:
blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue perfusion decreases Ex.) neural induced, pain, stress, anesthesia, spinal cord injury, head trauma, sepsis, burns, extensive trauma, liver impairment. - Neural-induced - Chemical-induced * Sepsis * Anaphylactic * Capillary-leak syndrome
Why do you check lactic acid levels with shock?
chemical byproduct of anaerobic respiration which occurs during shock normal level = 0.3-0.8 mmol/L OR 3-7 mg/dl (arterial) 0.6-2.2 mmol/L (venous)
hypovolemic shock
shock resulting from blood or fluid loss Ex.) hemorrhage = MOST COMMON, trauma, surgery, inadequate clotting, vomiting, diarrhea, diabetes insipidus, etc.
qSOFA
to identify sepsis early H (100) A (15) T (22) 2 or more of: Hypotension: SBP less than or equal to 100 mmHg Altered mental status (any GCS less than 15) Tachypnoea: RR greater than or equal to 22 identified patients with suspected infection who are likely to have a prolonged ICU stay or to die in the hospital
Hypovolemic shock treatment
*Oxygen therapy *IV therapy = ringers lactate / 0.9% NS *Blood products *Drug therapy = vasoconstrictors (dopamine/norepinephrine), entopic drugs, dobutamine *Monitor VS and LOC *Surgery to correct cause if indicated
Stages of Shock
1. initial stage 2. compensatory stage 3. progressive stage 4. refractory stage
What is a life-threatening stage of shock?
3. Progressive stage Vital organs only tolerate this situation for a short time before development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome = permanent damage. O2 sat goes down to 75-80% Conditions must be corrected w/in 1 hr. of this stage
anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock)
An extreme, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.
Late S/S of shock
Decreased LOC (lethargy - coma) Falling BP Irregular breathing Mottling or cyanosis Absent peripheral pulses Muscle weakness / absent deep tendon reflexes Sluggish pupillary response to light
septic shock risk factors
Immunosuppression Extremes of age (<1 yr and >80 yrs) Malnourishment Chronic illness Invasive procedures Emergent and/or multiple surgeries Wounds
stages of septic shock
Infection/Bacteremia SIRS Sepsis: lactate >4mmol Septic shock: lactate >4mmol Death