Sunday, October 4, 2015

Shock

                     Shock is a life-threatening medical emergency condition characterized by profoundly low blood pressure and tissue hypoperfusion. Shock can cause multiple organ failure. It may progress to death unless there is immediate medical intervention.

Types of Shock
1. Hypovolemic Shock
2. Anaphlactic Shock
3. Cardiogenic Shock
4. Neurogenic Shock
5. Septic Shock
6. Diabetic Shock

Common Causes of Shock
1. Ignificant blood loss
2. Fluid loss
3. Dehydration
4. Allergic Reaction
5. Reduced blood pressure
6. Heart failure
7. Nerve damage
8. Blood infections
9. Spinal cord injury

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Symptoms & Signs of Shock
- Rapid breathing
- Severe shortness of breath
- Sudden, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- Loss of consciousness
- Weak pulse
- Sweating
- Pale skin
- Cold hands or feet

Treatment os Shock
The proper treatment of shock is vital in the performance of first aid and comprises an essential part of the duties of the emergency medical technician, nurse, paramedic and doctor.
1. Quick diagnosis is of key importance.
2. Resuscitation should be started immediately, the modality of which depends on the patient's requirements.
3. Virtually all patients with shock will require some kind of intravenous access; obtaining venous access quickly is of paramount importance.
4. Most people in shock require intravenous (IV) fluids. However, under certain circumstances such as in cardiogenic shock, too much fluid can be fatal, so a knowledgeable professional rather than a lay person should make these decisions.

Mnemonics 
1. Signs of Shock
[ SHOCK ]
S = Sinus tachycardia
H = Hypotension
O = Oliguria
C = Cold and Clammy extremities
K = Kapillary refilling is slow (Read Capillary as Kapillary)

2. Types of Shock
RN CHAMPS ]
R = Respiratory
N = Neurogenic
C = Cardiogenic
H = Hemorrhagic
A = Anaphylactic
M = Metabolic
P = Psychogenic
S = Septic

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