19. TYPES OF SHOCK Position comfortably, assist ventilation, transport promptly Chest pains, irregular pulse, weak pulse, low blood pressure, cyanosis (lips, under nails), anxiety Inadequate heart function, disease of muscle tissue, impaired electrical system, disease or injury Cardiogenic Supply respiratory support, assist ventilation, determine cause, transport promptly Can develop within seconds. Mild itching, burning skin, vascular dilation, generalized edema, profound coma, rapid death Allergic reaction (most severe form) Anaphylactic TREATMENT S & S CAUSES NAME
20. Secure airway, assist ventilation, determine illness, transport promptly Rapid, weak pulse, low Bp, change in mental status, cyanosis ( lips, under nails), Cool, clammy skin Excessive loss of fluid & Electrolytes due to vomiting, urination or diarrhea Metabolic Secure airway, assist ventilation, control external bleeding, elevate legs, prevent aspiration, transport promptly Rapid, weak pulse, low blood pressure, change in mental status, cyanotic (lips, under nails), Cool, clammy skin Loss of blood or fluid Hypovolemic TREATMENT S & S CAUSES NAME
21. Transport promptly, provide full ventilatory support, elevate legs, keep patient warm Warm skin, tachycardia, low Bp Severe bacterial infection Septic Determine duration of unconsciousness, record initial vital signs & mental status, suspect head injury if patient is confused or slow to regain consciousness, transport promptly Rapid pulse, normal or low Bp Temporary, generalized vascular dilatation, anxiety, bad news, sight of injury/ blood, prospect of medical Psychogenic (Fainting) Secure airway, assist ventilation, conserve body heat, maximize circulation, transport promptly Bradycardia (slow pulse ), low Bp, signs of neck injury Damaged cervical spine, which causes blood to dilate widely Neurogenic TREATMENT S&S CAUSES NAME