Question 1

what is the most important thing in the management of severe hemorrhagic shock?

Accepted Answer

Hospital: Stop bleeding if possible. Go to nearest hospital. Physician insert large bore intravenous line and start massive transfusion protocol and do everything to stop bleeding.

Question 2

what is the management for a client with post-partum hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock?

Accepted Answer

Fluids, then blood.: Post-partum hemorrhage is the loss of morethan 500 ml of blood after vaginal delivery, or 1000 ml of blood after cesarean section. It is the most common cause of perinatal maternal death in the modern world.  The management is similar to shock since fluid loss occurs.  First crystalloid solution, then blood units if loss is >2000 ml or shock progresses despite aggressive replacement.

Question 3

what is anaphlactic shock?

Accepted Answer

Shock: Shock occurs when the blood flow to your organs is not sufficient to keep them working properly. In anaphylactic shock, an allergic reaction to some substance (peanuts, bee venom, etc) causes a release of chemicals in the bloodstream that dilate blood vessels and cause swelling throughout the body. This drops blood pressure and can cause permanent organ damage or even death.

Question 4

what are the tests for shock?

Accepted Answer

Clinical diagnosis: Low blood pressure, rapid thready pulse, peripheral vasoconstriction, cold clammy skin are usual manifestations of shock.  In septic shock the skin may be flushed rather than cold and clammy.
No lab tests are needed for this diagnosis.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of shock?

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Shock symptoms: &amp; signs may include pale, weak, unresponsive, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, decreased urine output, cool extremities, blue color of fingers, toes &amp; even mouth.  It is typically a life threatening condition that needs aggressive fluid resuscitation &amp; treatment.

Question 6

what is the definition of shock?

Accepted Answer

Supply & demand: Shock occurs when blood flow isn't enough to meet the body's energy needs. Usually, the blood pressure and/or output of the heart is low-the tissues of the body don't get enough oxygen due to inadequate blood flow/perfusion. Sometimes, if the energy requirements of the body are high (hypermetabolic), then seemingly normal supply just isn't enough to meet the demand.

Question 7

what are the causes of a person to go into shock?

Accepted Answer

Shock different type: If you are sick with an illness, like an infection with a bacteria that causes blood vessels to dilate and cannot contract properly, volume of your blood is not effective to bring it to your heart. So heart cannot pump enough blood to vital organ like heart itself and brain and kidneys. Blood pressure goes down one can collapse, unable to stand up. Similar problem can happen from dehydration.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of shock from seeing something disturbing like mutilation and murder?

Accepted Answer

Shock: Shock, bewilderment, anxiety, depression, fear, nightmares, crying spells etc ptsd symptoms may occur later.

Question 9

what is vascular shock?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss: Most often this is used to refer to hemorrhagic shock or shock due to blood loss. If there is a rapid loss of blood a person will go into shock (low blood pressure, decreased responsiveness). This is usually accompanied by a rapid heart rate if due to blood loss.

Question 10

what occurs during anaphalactic shock?

Accepted Answer

Hives, angioedema..: Immune and non-immunologic pathways leading react aggressively, leading to airway constriction with increased mucous secretion and airway edema. Vasodilation occurs with cardiac dysfunction and/or depression leading to cardiovascular collapse, hypotension, shock and increased vascular permeability.  Hives and itching (urticaria), which can occur with or without the onset of shock.

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