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EMT Chapter 23 Part 2
S&S and Treatment of the various types of shock
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11/22/2008

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Signs & Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock

Definition

1. Can develop within seconds

2. Mild itching and rash

3. Burning Skin

4. Vascular dilation

5. Generalized edema

6. Coma

7. Rapid Death (severe cases)

Term
Treatment of Anaphylactic Shock
Definition

1. Manage the airway

2. Assist ventilations

3. Administer high flow oxygen

4. Determine cause

5. Assist with administration of Epinephrine

6. Prompt Transport

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Cardiogenic Shock

Definition

1. Chest Pain

2. Irregular Pulse

3. Weak Pulse

4. Low BP

5. Cyanosis (lips/nail beds)

6. Cool clammy skin

7. Anxiety

Term
Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock
Definition

1. Position of comfort

2. Administer oxygen

3. Assist ventilations (BVM)

4. Transport promptly

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Hypovolemic Shock

Definition

1. Rapid, weak pulse

2. low BP

3. change in mental status

4. cyanosis (lips/nail beds)

5. Cool, clammy skin

6. Increased respiratory rate

Term
Treatment of Hypovolemic Shock
Definition

1. Secure Airway

2. Assist ventilations

3. Administer high flow oxygen

4. control any external bleeding

5. elevate legs (trendelenburg)

6. Keep warm

7. Prompt transport

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Respiratory Inssufficiency

Definition

1. Rapid, weak pulse

2. low BP

3. Change in mental status

4. cyanosis (lips/nails)

5. cool, clammy skin

6. increased respiratory rate

Term
Treatment of Respiratory Insufficiency
Definition

1. Secure Airway

2. Clear air passages (suction)

3. Assist ventilations

4. administer high flow oxygen

5. transport promptly

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Neurogenic Shock

Definition

1. Bradycardia

2. Low BP

3. Signs of neck injury

Term

Treatment of Neurogenic Shock

Definition

1. Secure Airway

2. Spinal Stabilization

3. Assist ventilations

4. administer high flow oxygen

5. preserve body heat

6. Prompt transport

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Psychogenic Shock

(aka Fainting)

Definition

1. Rapid Pulse

2. Normal or low BP

Term

Treatment of Psychogenic Shock

Definition

1. Determine duration of unconsciousness

2. Record vital signs and LOC/Mental status

3. Suspect head injury if patient is confused or slow to regain conciousness

4. prompt transport

Term

Signs & Symptoms of Septic Shock

Definition

1. Warm skin

2. Tachycardia

3. Low BP

Term

Treatment of Septic Shock

Definition

1. transport promptly

2. administer high flow oxygen en route

3. provide full ventilatory support

4. elevate legs (trendelenburg)

5. keep patient warm

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