2006-06-15 04:25:58 · 8 answers · asked by lisandra p 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Depends on the cause of the shock. Hypovolemic shock requires head down O2 support and fluid volume replacement. Monitor vitals and give vasopressors to maintain BP and cardiac output
Neurogenic shock is caused by a noxious stimulus, usually below the level of the bellybutton. Causes include a kinked catheter, inability to void and fecal impaction and can lead to seizures and a condition in paraplegics called autonomic dysreflexia. Treatment usually begins with removing the noxious stimulus and supportive care. If dysreflexia develops (cardinal sign is bradycardia and hypotension- the only time you will see these two together unless under the influence of drug therapy) treat the symptoms, usually resolves with removal of the stimulus
The list goes on and on.... try a good medical surgical book
2006-06-15 05:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by djordan021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of "Shock" but without going through each one you should always refer to the ABC's (Airway, make sure one is established as in intubation depending of the level of consciousness of the patient) (Breathing, are they breathing and if not effectively then place O2 on patient or intubate the patient) (Circulation, make sure that the patients heart is pumping effectively and if not do CPR or evaluate and treat a underlying arrhythmia) Treat the cause, bleeding, low blood pressure, watch for urinary output by placing a catheter, give medications to keep vitals signs stable. Sometimes surgery is necessary depending on the cause of the shock...As you can see there is much to do and to establish with a patient in shock. It requires a group of physicians,nurses and specialty departments working together to diagnose and stabilize a shock patient. I hope this gives a little view of what you were looking for.
2006-06-17 16:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by FloNightingGale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The treatment depends on the reason the patient went into shock. You need to know the cause to correct it.
2006-06-15 07:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bri . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all Id say dont jump out and say BOOO! Actually they say the most you can do is make the patient calm and comfortable in an effort to relax them.
2006-06-15 04:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by Russ D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply cold water to the head
2006-06-15 04:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by potato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate the feet, apply high-flow oxygen
2006-06-15 04:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by code3ambulanceinuniform 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elevate their feet... they'll come back really fast.
Don't give them water, even if they ask for it.
2006-06-18 04:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by doubled254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unshock them with magnets!!
2006-06-15 04:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋