2. Shock Syndrome
shock is when you don’t have enough blood to support your organs and tissues.
Psychologic shock is usually related to trauma. Psychologic shock is caused by a
traumatic event and is also known as acute stress disorder. This type of shock
causes a strong emotional response and may cause physical responses and There
are many types of shock. They fall under four main categories, based on what has
affected the flow of blood. The four major types are:
5. • If you go into shock, you may experience one or more of the following:
1. rapid, weak, or absent pulse
2. irregular heartbeat
3. rapid, shallow breathing
4. lightheadedness
5. cool, clammy skin
6. dilated pupils
What are the signs and symptoms of
shock?
6. signs and symptoms of shock?
1. lackluster eyes
2. chest pain
3. nausea
4. confusion
5. loss of consciousness
7. signs and symptoms of shock?
• anxiety
• decrease in urine
• thirst and dry mouth
• low blood sugar
8. What causes shock to occur
1. severe allergic reaction
2. significant blood loss
3. heart failure
4. blood infections
5. dehydration
6. poisoning
7. burns
10. Obstructive shock
• Obstructive shock occurs when blood can’t get where it needs to go. A
pulmonary embolism is one condition that may cause an interruption
to blood flow. Conditions that can cause a buildup of air or fluid in the
chest cavity can also lead to obstructive shock. These include:
1. pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
2. hemothorax (blood collects in the space between the chest wall and lung)
3. cardiac tamponade (blood or fluids fill the space between the sac that
surrounds the heart and the heart muscle)
11.
12. Cardiogenic shock
• Cardiogenic shock
• Damage to your heart can decrease the blood flow to your body,
leading to cardiogenic shock. Common causes of cardiogenic shock
include:
1. damage to your heart muscle
2. irregular heart rhythm
3. very slow heart rhythm
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14. Distributive shock
• Conditions that cause your blood vessels to lose their tone can cause
distributive shock. When your blood vessels lose their tone, they can
become so open and floppy that not enough blood pressure supplies
your organs. Distributive shock can result in symptoms including:
1. flushing
2. low blood pressure
3. loss of consciousness
15. There are a number of types of distributive
shock
• Anaphylactic shock
• Septic shock
• Neurogenic shock
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17. Hypovolemic shock
• Hypovolemic shock happens when there isn’t enough blood in your blood
vessels to carry oxygen to your organs. This can be caused by severe blood
loss, for example, from injuries.
18. How is shock diagnosed
1. Ultrasound
2. X-ray
3. CT scan
4. MRI scan
5. Blood tests (a) significant blood loss (b) infection in your blood
(c)drug or medication overdose
19. How is shock treated
1. Epinephrine and other drugs to treat anaphylactic shock
2. Blood transfusion to replace lost blood and treat hypovolemic shock
3. Medications, heart surgery, or other interventions to treat cardiogenic shock
4. Antibiotics to treat septic shock
20. Your chances of recovery and long-term outlook
depend on many factors, including:
A. the cause of shock
B. the length of time you were in shock
C. the area and extent of organ damage that you sustained
D.the treatment and care that you received
E. your age and medical history
