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Types of shock

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This comprehensive guide breaks down the major types of shock—including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive (septic, neurogenic, anaphylactic), and obstructive shock—focusing on their causes, clinical signs, hemodynamic changes, and nursing interventions. Designed for nursing students and exam prep, it includes comparison charts, mnemonic devices, and pathophysiology insights to help differentiate and manage each type effectively. Perfect for NCLEX, critical care, and emergency nursing study.

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Types of Shock
Cause of neurogenic shock - -massive vasodilation

-suppression of the sympathetic nervous system

-injury/disease to the spinal cord at T6

-spinal anesthesia



Cause of septic shock - -sepsis caused by any pathogenic organism that invades the body



Different types of shock? - -anaphylactic

-hypovolemic

-cardiogenic

-septic

-neurogenic



Drug of choice for treatment of anaphylactic shock - -Epinephrine



Hypovolemic shock - -loss of intravascular volume, decrease stroke volume and decrease cardiac
output



Medications used for treatment of cardiogenic shock - -Dobutamine

-Dopamine

-Epinephrine

-Primacor

-Nitroglycerin

-Nipride

-Morphine
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