Description
Shock – A state of deranged physiology characterized by systemic, widespread hypoperfusion
* Hypovolemic Shock
* Hemorrhage
* Volume Loss (vomiting/diarrhea, dehydration)
* Cardiogenic Shock
* ACS, Myocarditis, CHF, Valve failure, Endocarditis, etc
* Obstructive Shock
* Massive PE, Tension Pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade
* Distributive Shock
* SIRS (Septic Shock, Pancreatitis, Severe Burns)
* Anaphylactic Shock
* Neurogenic Shock
* Adrenal Crisis
You are working at Clerkship General when one of the nurses comes and grabs you. “Hey doc, we need you in bed 10. I think this patient is having a stroke.”
Initial Vitals:
HR: 51
BP: 201/98
Temp: 98.0F
RR: 18
O2: 99% (Room Air)
Critical...
Published 05/01/24
* Common during the first year of life as well as during puberty
* Presents with nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or testicular pain
* ALWAYS examine a child for signs of torsion who presents with abdominal pain (especially lower abdominal pain)
* Look for tenderness,...
Published 04/16/24