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Types of shock

TermCause Signs and aymptomsTreatment
Cardiogenic shock inadequate heart function Disease or injury Impaired electrical system Chest pain, irregular weak pulse, low bp, cyanosis, cool clammy skin, anxiety, crackles/tales, pulmonary edema position comfortable High flow o2 Assist ventilation ALS
Obstructive shock mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle 1. Tension pneumothorax 2. Cardiac tamponade 3. Pulmonary embolism dyspnea, rapid weak pulse, rapid shallow breaths, deceased lung compliance, unilateral, decreased or absent breath sounds, deceased bp, JVD, subcutaneous emphysema, cyanosis, tracheal deviation, and Becks Triad (cardiac tamponade) High flow o2 ALS
Septic shock severe bacterial infection warm skin or fever, tachycardia,low bp high flow o2 Assist ventilation Keep warm ALS
Neurogenic shock damage to cervical spine, causing widespread dilation bradycardia Low bp Signs of neck injury secure airway Spinal immobilization High flow p2 Preserve body heat ALS
Anaphylactic shock Life threatening allergic reaction can development within seconds, mild itching or rash, burning skin, vascular dilation, generalized edema, coma, rapid death manage airway Assist ventilation High flow o2 Epinephrine ALS
Psychogenic shock temporary vascular dilation, anxiety, bad news, sight of blood, severe pain, illness rapid pulse Normal or low bp determine duration of unconscious Position supine Record initial vitals and mental status Transport prompt
Hypovolemic shock loss of blood or fluid rapid weak pulse, low bp, change in mental status, cyanosis, cool clammy skin, increased respiratory rate. secure airway Assist ventilation High flow o2 Control external bleeding Keep warm ALS
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