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What is the definition of shock? A clinical syndrome characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion, resulting
in cellular, metabolic, and hemodynamic changes
**What is the goal of shock management? Maintain end-organ perfusion
What are the four essential circulatory components - Blood volume
whose failure can lead to shock? - Myocardial contractility
- Blood flow/vascular tone
- Vascular resistance
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How does decreased blood volume contribute to It prevents adequate oxygen delivery to tissues
shock?
What does myocardial contractility refer to in shock? How effectively the heart squeezes to maintain cardiac output
What is the role of vascular resistance in shock? Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) determines how constricted or dilated
blood vessels are:
- High SVR makes it harder for the heart to pump
- Low SVR causes excessive dilation
What is the pathophysiology of shock? Decreased oxygen delivery to tissues causes cells to switch from aerobic to
anaerobic metabolism, leading to lactic acidosis, cellular hypoxia, organ
dysfunction, and death if untreated
What happens to cells during anaerobic metabolism Cells produce lactic acid as a byproduct and more ATP, but metabolic
in shock? processes become inefficient and hypoxia occurs
What is the main principle to remember about shock? Shock is not selective; if untreated, it leads to multiple organ dysfunction
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