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Clin Med I Final
Edema, UTI, Shock, CHF
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Graduate
03/17/2010

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Term

synovial, intestinal and cerebrospinal fluid, sweat, intraocular fluids are                        fluids

 

the fluid located outside the blood vessels between the cells of tissue is                    fluid

Definition

synovial, intestinal and cerebrospinal fluid, sweat, intraocular fluids are transcellular fluids

 

the fluid located outside the blood vessels between the cells of tissue is interstitial fluid

Term
what is anasarca?
Definition
anasarca is gross, generalized edema
Term

body fluid compartments:

 

               and               = 40% of b.w.

 

               = 20% of b.w.

 

 

Definition

body fluid compartments:

 

 ECF and solid matter  = 40% of b.w.

 

ICF = 20% of b.w.

 

Term
edema is formed in the                  .
Definition
interstitium
Term

hydrostatic pressure vs. oncotic pressure:

 

where are they highest in the capillary?

 

how does this effect the flow of water?

Definition

hydrostatic pressure is higher at the arteriole side

"pushes" water from the vessel to the interstitium

 

oncotic pressure is higher at the venous side due to higher [proteins] in the blood vs. interstitium due to water loss on the arteriole end

"pulls" water from the interstitium into the vessel

Term

Alterations in Starling's law of the capillaries leads to               

 

What is Starling's Law?

Definition

Alterations in Starling's law of the capillaries leads to edema

 

Starling's Law:  state of equilibrium at the arterial and venous ends of the capillary in which filtered fluid and absorbed fluidlymphatic fluid are nearly equal

Term

obstruction distally in a vein will result in high               pressure                 to the blockage.

 

Fluid will move from what to what?

Definition

obstruction distally in a vein will result in high hydrostatic pressure proximal to the blockage.

 

Fluid will move from the vessel to the interstitium

Term

malnutrition and cirrhosis cause decreased capillary                 pressure.

 

cirrhosis will result in what specifically?

Definition

oncotic

 

chirrhosis will result in peripheral edema and ascites

Term
how do burns and allergic rxns result in edema?
Definition

burns and allergic rxns

increased capillary membrane permeability

loss of plasma proteins

increased tissue oncotic pressure

edema

Term
what is the process of edema in cirrhosis and malnutrition?
Definition

cirrhosis and malnutrition

decreased production of plasma proteins

decreased capillary oncotic pressure

edema

Term
what is the process of edema formation with venous obstruction?
Definition

venous obstruction

fluid movement into tissues

edema

Term
what is the process of edema formation with lymphedema?
Definition

lymph obstruction or removal

decreased absorbtion of interstital fluid

edema

Term
what type of edema is a complication of some breast cancer tx?
Definition
lymphedema due to removal of axillary lymph channels/nodes
Term

RAAS system:

 

what increases hydrostatic pressure?

 

what is the endocrine role?

 

what is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule?

Definition

RAAS system:

 

Angiotensin II stimulates vasoconstriction to increase hydrostatic pressure

 

Angiotensin II stimulates the release of endocrine hormones aldosterone and ADH to regulate Na+/H20 retention and thirst

 

Angiotensin II stimulates Na+ reabsorption in the proximal tubule

Term

compensatory mechanisms in CHF that result in increased capillary hyrdostatic pressure and edema are

1.

2.

Definition

1.  higher cardiac filling pressures, which are transmitted to the capillary circulation, increased hydrostatic pressure

 

2.  renal sodium retention, causing reexpansion of the plamsa volume, increasing hydostatic pressure

Term
dependent edema of the lower legs in ambulatory patients and sacral areas in supine patients are results of what type of heart failure?
Definition
right-sided heart failure
Term

pulmonary edema is associated with what type of heart failure?

 

Why?

Definition

left-sided heart failure

 

due to Na+ and H2O retention of the pulmonary vessels

Term

A 87 year-old man presents with fatigue, dyspnea after climbing one flight of stairs, orthopnea, and RUQ abdominal discomfort. Physical examination reveals tachypnea, pulmonary rales, lateral displacement of apical impulse, hepatomegaly and lower extremity edema.

 

What is the underlying disease causing edema?

Definition
congestive heart failure
Term

A 56 year-old female with a past medical history significant for alcohol abuse presents with anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Physical examination reveals ascites, peripheral edema and pleural effusions.

 

what is the underlying disease causing edema?

Definition
chirrosis
Term
decreased prodution of proteins will result in what?
Definition
peripheral edema and ascites
Term
how does ascites affect the RAA system?
Definition
ascites formation deplets the plasma volume, causing decrease in effective circulating volume, triggering the RAA system
Term

                     syndrome are disorders that result in structural alteration of the glomerulus.

 

what will be in the urine?  

 

what will blood tests show?

Definition

nephrotic syndrome

 

urine:  hematuria, proteinuria

 

blood:  hyperlipidemia, hypoproteinema, ↑ serum creatinine

Term

deep vein thrombophlebitis, venous insufficiency, and Baker's cyst will cause....due to...

 

 

 

Definition
unilateral or asymmetric leg edema due to increased hydrostatic pressure
Term
unilateral or asymmetric leg edema due to increased capillary permeability can be caused by what? (2)
Definition
cellulitis and trauma
Term

CHF

renal failure

corticosteroid or estrogen use

pregnancy

venous insufficiency

 

causes of what?

Definition
bilateral leg edema due to increased hydostatic pressure
Term

bilateral leg edema due to decreased oncotic pressure

 

name 3 causes

Definition

malnutrition

hepatocellular failure

nephrotic syndrome

Term

bilateral leg edema due to increased capillary permeability

 

name 2 causes

Definition

systemic vasculitis

allergic reactions

Term
management of ascites includes what 3 dietary modifications.
Definition

low protein

 

sodium restriction

 

fluid restriction

Term

Physical examination reveals peripheral edema and ascites. Diagnostic studies reveals serum albumin concentration < 3 g/dL (normal 3.5-5.5 g/dL) and 24-hour urine collection protein loss of >3.5 g/24 hr.

what is the likely underlying disease?

 

tx?

Definition

nephrotic syndrome

 

tx:  diuretics, Na+ restriction

Term

82 y/o women comes to your office with complaint of fatigue and DOE for 3 weeks. PE reveals BP- 98/66, P-116 & irregular, +JVD, bibasilar rales, irregularly-irregular rhythm & +S3 gallop, +2 pitting bilateral ankle edema.

What is her diagnosis?

Definition

Heart failure

and

A-fib (or PVC, but likely A-fib)

Term
what will happen to SV if HR decreases?
Definition
SV will increase due to increased filling time
Term

what is defined as the percentage of blood in the end of diastole ejected with each beat?

 

what ratio/fraction is this also expressed as?

 

what ratio or percentage should this be?

Definition

Ejection fraction

 

EF = EDV/ESV

 

should be 2/3 or 67%

Term
how is ejection fraction measured/tested?  (3)
Definition

MUGA (nuclear medicine)

Echo

cardiac cath

Term
what happens to ESV with heart failure?
Definition
ESV increases with HF
Term

chronotropic =

inotropic =

Definition

chronotropic = HR

inotropic = contractility

Term

preload

contractility

afterload

 

 

determine what?

Definition
SV
Term
under normal conditions                    = venous return to the right atrium
Definition
cardiac output (CO)
Term

heart rate and venous return determine what?

 

increasing this will increase what else? (2 factors)

Definition

preload

 

increase preload = increase force of contraction = increased SV

Term
what muscle filaments are related to the Frank Starling Law?
Definition

actin and myosin

 

LV can strech effectively up to 2.4 um (and will increase force of contraction up to that point).  After that, optimal actin-myosin overlap is lost.

Term
increased Ca++ concentration will result in increased or decreased inotropic effect?
Definition
increased
Term

increased arterial BP

ventricular dilation

 

affect what?

 

what decreases this?

Definition

afterload

 

decreased by increased wall thickness

venticular wall thickness and afterload are inversely proportional

Term

State in which heart is unable meet metabolic demands of the tissues for blood.

 

definition of what?

 

due to what 2 factors?

Definition

heart failure

 

due to increased metabolic demand or diminished pump function

Term
what is the most common Dx in hospitalized elderly and the largest expense for Medicare
Definition

heart failure

 

6 million people with symptomatic HF, >500,000 new cases per year

Term

increased preload

decreased afterload

decreased contractility

compensatory mechanisms

 

pathophys for what disease?

Definition
heart failure
Term

define congestive heart failure

 

what are the types...

output: (2)

anatomical: (3)

mechanical: (3)

 

 

Definition

state of circulatory congestion secondary to HF

 

types...

output: high (forward) and low (backward)

anatomical: L-sided, R-sided, and biventricular

mechanical: systolic, diastolic, and combined

Term

what type of HF is due to increased metabolic demands and too much venous return with decreased PVR and increased RA pressure?

 

what type of HF is due to diminshed pump function?

Definition

increased metabolic demands and too much venous return with decreased PVR and increased RA pressure = high output HF

 

diminshed pump function = low output HF

Term

Beriberi**(what is this?)

AV Fistula or shunt
Hyperthyroidism
Anemia

 

cause what type of HF?

Definition

high output HF

 

Beriberi: Thiamine deficiency with marked peripheral vasodilation

Term

contractility, preload, and afterload are increased or decreased with...(match one to each of the following)

 

Aortic regurgitation, Hypervolemia, VSD?

 

Hypertension and Aortic stenosis (AS)?

 

Myocardial infarction and Cardiomyopathies?

 

all of these cause what type of HF?

Definition

Aortic regurgitation, Hypervolemia, VSD = inc. preload

 

Hypertension and Aortic stenosis (AS) = inc. afterload

 

Myocardial infarction and Cardiomyopathies = dec. contractility

all are causes of low output HF

Term
most common causes of low output HF
Definition

hypertension and CAD

increased afterload

Term
dyspnea on exersion and rhales are findings associated with what type of HF?
Definition
left-sided HF
Term

HTN

AS

MR

MI

ednocarditis

HCOM

dilated & restricted cardiomyopathy

 

causes of what type of HF?

Definition
L-sided HF
Term
hepatojugular reflex and peripheral pitting edema (ankle) are assoicated with what type of HF?  organ involvement?
Definition

R-sided HF

 

liver

 

**L-sided HF is most common cause of R-sided HF

Term

pulmonary edema

rhales

pulmonary effusion

S3

 

associated w/ what type of HF?

Definition

L-sided HF

 

 

Term

HF with reduced ejection fraction is called what?

 

name 4 causes

Definition

systolic HF

4 causes:

MI/ischemia

AS

dilated cardiomyopathies

HTN

Term
HF with an ejection fraction > 50% is what?
Definition
diastolic Hf
Term

women, older pts, DM, inc. BMI, A. fib

 

associated with what type of HF?

Definition
diastolic HF
Term
amyloidosis and sarcoidosis are causes of what type of HF?
Definition

diastolic HF

 

HF with preserved EF

Term
asynchrony, abnormal loading, ischemia, and abnormal Ca++ flux cause diasolic HF due to...
Definition
decreased relaxation (increase diasolic pressure)
Term
why is atrial fib. a precipitating factor for CHF?
Definition
A fib, no P wave, the last 15% of ventricular filling is not accomplished which is especially important with old age.  Leads to decreased EDV, SV, and then compensatory mechanisms
Term
what are two drugs used to treat CV disease that can lead to CHF?
Definition

beta blocker

CCBs

Term
what are the 3 top risk factors (not precipitating factors) for HF?
Definition

obesity

glucose intolerane

obstructive sleep apnea

Term

List the compensation associated with the initial response to HF.

 

  1. Humoral responses:
  2. Sympathetic responses:
  3. Hypertrophy:  what will you see?
  4. 2,3-DPG:  what is this and what does it mean?!
Definition

humoral responses:  RAAS initially to increase preload (plasma volume)...eventually decompensation from hypervolemia and increased afterload from vasoconstriction

 

sympathetic responses:  initially Epi and NE response...eventually decompensation from inc. O2 demand of SNS nerves, dysrrhythmia, and inc. afterload.

 

Hypertrophy:  inc. wall thickness/sarcomeres...eventually maladaptive due to inc. O2 demand, diastolic dysfunction, dilation, and remodeling (will see vavlular regurg due to vent. dilation)

 

2,3-DPG:  2,3-DPG decreases affinity of Hgb for O2, shifts oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right, more O2 released in tissues

 

Term

what 2 peptides can be measured in the blood to test for HF?

 

what is their function?

Definition

ANP and BNP

 

naturetic effect (oppose RAAS system effects)

antifibrotic, anti-Aldost., SNS-inhib, and vasodilatory effects

Term
TNF and Il-6 play what role in HF?
Definition
remodeling and decreased NO vasodilation effect
Term
HF frequently causes intra- or interventricular                       delay or dysfunction that results in dyssynchronized cardiac contraction/relaxation
Definition
conduction
Term

Sx:  fatigue, anorexia, nausea, RUQ discomfort, ankle edems

Signs:  JVD, hepatomegaly & hepatojugular reflex from portal HTN, edema/ascites

 

disease?

Definition
R-sided HF
Term

Sx:  fatigue, dyspnea, orthopnea, PND, cough, hemoptysis, wheezing

 

Signs:  tachypea, rales, wheezes, Laterally displaced PMI, S3, paradoxical split S2, pleural effustion, murmurs

 

disease?

Definition
L-sided HF
Term
cyanosis, anasarca, MS changes, and cheyne-stokes breathing are signs of what
Definition
severe HF
Term

CXR findings with HF

 

there are 6 key ones

 

thinks fluid...where will it end up?

Definition
  1. Cardiomegaly
  2. Cephalization of flow (fluid in the upper vessels)
  3. Pleural effusions (blunted costo-phrenic angles)
  4. Kerley's B Lines
  5. Increased pulmonary vascular markings
  6. Butterfly pattern with pulmonary edema (see below)[image]
Term

1.  what Dx study would you use to examine structural changes associated w/ HF?

what are some common findings?

 

2.  what would a MUGA scan result likely be?

Definition

1.  Echo

common findings:

Wall chamber hypertrophy or dilatation
Wall akinetic or dyskinetic areas
Decreased LVEF (in systolic HF)
Valvular lesions

2.  decreased LVEF (left vent. ejection fraction)

Term
ABG's for a HF pt may show
Definition
respiratory alkalosis
Term

Of the 4 stages of HF and tx standards, how many are asymptomatic?

 

At what stage is the pt consider to "have HF"?

Definition

2 (stage A, B)

 

Stage A: Patients at high risk
Stage B: Patients with structural abnormalities but asymptomatic (LVH, ↓ LVEF, VHD)
Stage C: Patients with current or prior symptoms ("Have HF")
Stage D: Patients with refractory end-stage disease. Symptoms at rest on Rx

Term

ACC/AHA Tx of HF Stages

Stage A: Patients at high risk

what are the risk factors? (6)

Stage B: Patients with structural abnormalities but asymptomatic (LVH, ↓ LVEF, VHD)

what 2 Dx would show LVH?

Stage C: Patients with current or prior symptoms
Stage D: Patients with refractory end-stage disease. Symptoms at rest on Rx

Definition

Stage A: Patients at high risk

what are the risk factors? obese, HTN, smoker, DM, elderly, obstructive sleep apnea

 

Stage B: Patients with structural abnormalities but asymptomatic (LVH, ↓ LVEF, VHD)

what 2 Dx would show LVH? 

EKG:  left-axis deviation

Echo:  chamber size

Term

HF Stage A: Patients at high risk

 

Tx?

Definition

Treat underlying disease--HTN, DM, dysarrhythmias, obesity, etc

 

Decrease atherosclerosis risk--ASA, statin

 

ACE-I or ARB in HTN, vascular disease, DM

Term

HF Stage B: Patients with structural abnormalities but asymptomatic (LVH, ↓ LVEF, VHD)

 

Tx?

Definition

Same as group A

 

ACE-I or ARBs

 

Beta-blockers in some pts

 

revascularization if appropriate (CAD, consider stent or CABG)

 

valve repair when indicated

 

Term

HF Stage C: Patients with current or prior symptoms

 

Tx?

 

dec. preload: modify what? use what?  avoid what?

dec. afterload:  what for AA populations?

inc. contractility: use only w/ what comorbidity?  What do you avoid?  what is ok?

Definition

dec. preload:  Na+ restriction (1.6-2.0 g Na or 4-5g NaCl), diuretic (loop first...Furosemide), nitrates, avoid NSAIDS

dec. afterloadACE-I (Captoril, etc.) or ARB (Candersartan, Valsartan), Hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate in AA populations

inc. contractility: digoxin (use only w/ A-fib), avoid CCB's and antiarrhythmics except amiordorone

 

Term
the only 2 beta blockers approved for HF are what?
Definition

carvedilol

metoprolol succinate XL

Term
when is anticoagulation tx recommended w/ HF?
Definition
w/ A. fib and dilated cardiomyopathy
Term

Diuretics, ACE-I, CCBs and beta blockers are used but
ARBs not shown to be helpful with what type of HF?

 

what medication should be avoided as well?

Definition

HF with preserved EF

 

avoid digoxin

Term

what type of HF has the worst prognosis?

 

Definition

Left venticular dysfunction with low EF and symptomatic

[image]

Term
beta blockers and verapamil are used to treat what type of cardiomyopathy
Definition
hypertrophic:  IHSS, asymmetic septal hypertrophy
Term
what is defined as the condition produced by the inability of the circulatory system to adequately nourish tissues or remove toxic metabolites?
Definition
shock
Term
in shock, metabolism is shifted to                       pathways, producing lactic acid, and resulting in cellular deterioration
Definition
anaerobic
Term

ABG measures:

what is the normal value?

 

Pulse Ox measures:

what is the normal value?

Definition

ABG measures: PaO2 and PaCO2

what is the normal value?  PaO2 80-100mmHg at sea level

 

Pulse Ox measures: O2 saturation

what is the normal value? 98% on room air

Term
when the O2 saturation is around 92%, the pO2 will be about what?  what does this do to the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve and pH?
Definition

O2 sat of 92% = 70 mmHg

shifts the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right, pH = 7.6

 

 

 

 

see slide[image]

Term

normal venous blood is           % saturated w/ O2

 

tissues use up to about            % of O2 in the blood

 

shock or sickness will have higher or lower demand?

Definition

75% venous blood O2 sat.

 

25% tissue demand of O2

 

shock or sickness, demand increases, body must compensate

Term
what are the first two compensations the body had to decreased oxygen?
Definition

firstincrease CO via inc. HR  (delivery of O2= CO x CaO2)  CaO2 is O2 content

 

secondextract more O2 from hemoglobin

Term

what is SmvO2?

 

what does this represent?

 

when will this be lower?

Definition

what is SmvO2? oxygen saturation in the pulmonary artery

 

what does this represent? how much O2 has been extracted from the tissues

 

when will this be lower?  when exercising...extracting more O2

Term
lactic acid is buffered by               to make lactate
Definition
HCO3
Term

what would lab work show to indicate lactic acidosis?

 

what is lactic acidosis a marker of?

 

what lactate level is a reason for concern?

Definition

lactic acidosis = low bicarb in blood

 

lactic acidosis is a marker of poor perfusion and shock

 

lactate levels around 4 or 5 are reason for concern

Term
what acid is metabolized into lactic acid?
Definition
pyruvic acid
Term

shock is associated with what SBP?

 

what population uses the equation:  70 + 2x age for adequate SBP?

 

MAP = ? (equation)

Definition

shock = SBP <80-90mmHg

adequate SBP in children = 70 +2x age

 

MAP = CO x SVR (systemic vascular resistance)

Term

what is the best numerical indicator of shock?

 

how is this related to cerebral perfusion pressure?

Definition

MAP is the best numerical indicator of shock

 

need 65-75 MAP for cerebral perfusion pressure

Term

which organs are the most sensitive to hypoperfusion? (3)

 

how can you tell if a pt has hypoperfusion to one of these?

Definition

Brain:  mental status, talking ok?, etc.

Heart:  chest pain, SOB

Kidneys (especially the tubule):  no urine output, acute tubular necrosis

Term

cellular response to hypoperfusion:

 

no ATP for what ion pump?

 

influx of what ion and efflux of what ion?

 

cell death due to release of what enzymes?

Definition

no ATP for Na-ATPase pump

 

influx of Na+ and efflux of K+

 

cell death due to release of lysosomal enzymes

Term

catecholamines

glucocorticoids

bradykinin

histamine

beta endophins

 

what are these all part of?

Definition
inflammatory response (mediators)
Term

what are the signs of shock that you should look for?

 

Temp...

 

HR...what would cause this to be blunted?

 

BP...

 

MAP...do you know how to calculate?

Definition

temp:  elevated (>101) or depressed (<96)** worse sign, means not mounting a response

 

HR>90bpm (blunted by BBs, cardiac disease, hypoglycemia)

 

BPSBP <80-90mmHg, DBP will fall late in shock

 

MAP65-75 needed for cerebral perfusion pressure

(note:  MAP = 2/3 DBP + 1/3 SBP)

Term

minute ventilation =          x       

 

 

Definition
minute ventilation = TV x RR 
Term

What are some signs of shock that involve the GI?

 

what would you look for on the abdominal exam?

Definition

GI bleed

Ischemic bowel

abdominal pain

 

Signs on abdominal exam:

decreased bowel sounds

high pitched bowel sounds

Term

signs of shock

 

pupils:

breathing:

skin:

pulse:

Definition

signs of shock

 

pupils: dilated

breathing: shallow, labored, rapid

skin: pale to bluish, cold, clammy, profuse sweating

pulse: weak, rapid

Term

increased BUN:Cr

oliguria

anuria

hematuria

 

signs of what?

Definition
shock
Term

in early shock, do you see acidosis or alkalosis and is it respiratory or metabolic? 

 

what about late shock?

Definition

early shockrespiratory alkalosis (due to inc. minute ventilation and blowing off more CO2)

 

late shockmetabolic acidosis (due to lactic acidosis)

Term
name 3-4 causes of hypovolemic shock
Definition
  1. solid organ injuries and internal bleeding (i.e. liver laceration)
  2. AAA rupture or aortic aneurysm
  3. refractory gastroenteritis
  4. burns
  5. big GI bleeds
  6. general trauma, pelvic and femur fractures
Term

what 2 types of IV fluids are given w/ shock tx?

 

Definition

isotonic crystalloid solution is typically used in volume replacement for the management of shock. The two most common fluids are normal saline (NSS) and lactated ringer's. crystalloid is a substance which in solution passes readily through animal membranes, can be crystallized, and lowers the freezing point of the solvent

 

Colloid fluids contain albumin, FFP, or hetastarch and increase the oncotic pressue to keep the fluid in the vessel and not just diffuse in the tissue.

 

 

Term

what is cardiogenic shock?

 

how much of the myocardium is damaged most likely?

 

What is the most common cause?

Definition

cardiogenic shock: decreased pumping ability of the heart that causes a shock like state.

 

probably at least 40% of the myocardium is damaged

 

most common cause is acute MI

Term

acute myocarditis (cocksackie)

beta or CCBs

drug doxicity (what drug?)

tamponade

falty valves

cardiomyopathy

 

all are causes of...

Definition

cardiogenic shock

drug toxicity = adriamycin (chemo/lymphoma drug)

Term
what is florid pulmonary edema and what is it associated with?
Definition

florid pulmonary edema = coughing up frothy fluid

 

associated with cardiogenic shock

Term

JVD

peripheral edema

marker tachycardia

florid pulmonary edema

poor peripheral pulses and cool extremities

SBP <80mmHG

PCWP >18 ??

 

PE findings for what?

Definition

cardiogenic shock

 

 

 

not sure what PCWP is...

 

just remember florid pulmonary edema = frothy business = cardiogenic shock

Term

What do you want to avoid in tx of cardiogenic shock?

 

what are the keys to tx?

Definition

cardiogenic shock

 

AVOID:  nitrates, morphine, beta blockers (all decrease BP)

 

Tx:  High flow O2, intubate if necessary, large bore IVs, ABCs

 

Term
why is NE recommended as a possible first line tx for management of cardiogenic shock?
Definition
NE (Levophed) is a pure alpha agonist and increases BP w/o increaseing HR so much
Term
glucagon is given with toxicity of what drugs?
Definition
beta blockers and CCBs
Term

pharm review...

the 'pressors' (used in cardiogenic shock)

 

NE would cause...

dopamine would cause...

dobutamine would cause...why is it a 'pseudo-pressor'?

 

Definition

NE = vasoconstricion

dopamine = a lot of HR, some inc. BP

dobutamine = inc. CO, peripheral vasodilation

pseudo-pressor b/c can have no effect, increased, or decreased BP w/ dobutamine

Term
tamponade, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax are causes of what time of shock?
Definition
obstructive shock
Term
  • high venous pressure (JVD)
  • low arterial pressure (low SBP and narrow pulse pressure)
  • muffled heart tones and tachycardia

 

what are these 3 Sx called?

 

what are the characteristic of?

Definition

Beck's Triad

  • high venous pressure (JVD)
  • low arterial pressure (low SBP and narrow pulse pressure)
  • muffled heart tones and tachycardia

 

cx of cardiac compression (tamponade)

Term

what 'pressor' can you give w/ cardiac tamponade?

 

what do you not do or do minimally?

Definition

Norepinephrine

 

do not load up with fluids, give some, but monitor

Term

                 is a state of alteration of tissue perfusion resulting in end organ dysfunction

Distributive shock is severe                     due to a reduction in SVR or systemic vascular resistance.  Most of the time, patients here have an elevated                        .

Definition

Shock is a state of alteration of tissue perfusion resulting in end organ dysfunction

Distributive shock is severe hypotension due to a reduction in SVR or systemic vascular resistance.  Most of the time, patients here have an elevated cardiac output

Term

most common cause of peripheral/distributive shock is...

 

 

3 other causes

Definition

most common cause of peripheral/distributive shock is septic shock due to infection

other causes...

Systemic inflammatory response (SIRS)

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

Anaphylaxis

Term

diffuse wheexing

diffuse urticaria (raised rash)

angioedema

respiratory distress

hypotension

 

signs of what?

key tx?

Definition

anaphylactic shock

 

key tx:  Sub Cutaneous epinephrine**

Epi reverses anaphylaxis by causing the mast cells and basophils to stop releasing histamine

 

additional tx:

Wheezing:  B2 agonist/anticholinergic

IV steroids, antihistamine, H2 blockers

 

Term

milky urine and flank pain

low O2 saturations

CXR evidence of pneumonia

cellulitis

meningitis

 

these are all evidence               and are assoicated w/                   .

Definition

infection

 

septic shock

Term

what type of ABX are indicated for septic shock?

 

what do you do immediately for management?

 

do you use NE, Epi, or dopamine?

Definition

septic shock ABX = broad spectrum

 

high flow O2 by mask immediately

 

NE is the best choice (inc. PR and does not inc. HR)

Term
a young pt presents with a low HR and spinal cord injury...what type of shock are you worried about?  how do you manage this pt?
Definition

spinal cord shock

 

manage w/ a lot of fluid and dopamine (inc. HR)

Term
what are the 4 things you assess with shock?
Definition

MAP

Brain

urine output

skin

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