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Cardiogenic shock
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cardiogenic shock | Tissue perfusion is inadequate to deliver oxygen and nutrients |
| CS early manifestations | Tachycardia, hypotension, narrowed pulse pressure |
| CS physical assessment | Tachypnea, pulmonary congestion, cool and clammy skin, decreased cap refill, anxiety, confusion, agitation, decreased urine output |
| CS management | Monitor hemodynamic, maintain intra-aortic counter-pulsation |
| IABP (Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation) | Balloon in descending thoracic aorta that augments the pumping action of the heart |
| CS medications | Dobutamine, nitroglycerin, dopamine epinephrine, norepinephrine |