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Focus on
Shock
(Relates to Chapter 67,
“Nursing Management: Shock, SIRS,
and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome,”
in the textbook)
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Shock
 Syndrome
characterized by decreased
tissue perfusion and impaired cellular
metabolism
 Imbalance in supply/demand for O2
and nutrients
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Shock

Classification of shock


Low blood flow
 Cardiogenic
 Hypovolemic
Maldistribution of blood flow
 Septic
 Anaphylactic
 Neurogenic
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Low Blood Flow
Cardiogenic Shock
 Definition
 Systolic
or diastolic dysfunction
 Compromised cardiac output (CO)
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Low Blood Flow
Cardiogenic Shock

Precipitating causes
 Myocardial infarction
 Cardiomyopathy
 Blunt cardiac injury
 Severe systemic or pulmonary hypertension
 Cardiac tamponade
 Myocardial depression from metabolic
problems
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Pathophysiology of
Cardiogenic Shock
Fig. 67-2
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Low Blood Flow
Cardiogenic Shock
 Early
manifestations
Tachycardia
 Hypotension
 Narrowed pulse pressure
 ↑ Myocardial O2 consumption

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Low Blood Flow
Cardiogenic Shock

Physical examination




Tachypnea, pulmonary congestion
Pallor; cool, clammy skin
Decreased capillary refill time
Anxiety, confusion, agitation
↑ in pulmonary artery wedge pressure
 Decreased renal perfusion and UO

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Low Blood Flow
Hypovolemic Shock
 Absolute
hypovolemia: Loss of
intravascular fluid volume
Hemorrhage
 GI loss (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea)
 Fistula drainage
 Diabetes insipidus
 Hyperglycemia
 Diuresis

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Low Blood Flow
Hypovolemic Shock
 Relative
hypovolemia
Results when fluid volume moves out of
the vascular space into extravascular
space (e.g., interstitial or intracavitary
space)
 Termed third spacing

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Pathophysiology of
Hypovolemic Shock
Fig. 67-3
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Low Blood Flow
Hypovolemic Shock
 Response
to acute volume loss depends
on
Extent of injury or insult
 Age
 General state of health

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Low Blood Flow
Hypovolemic Shock
 Clinical
manifestations
Anxiety
 Tachypnea
 Increase in CO, heart rate
 Decrease in stroke volume, PAWP, UO

 If
loss is >30%, blood volume is
replaced
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Neurogenic Shock
Hemodynamic phenomenon that can occur
within 30 minutes of a spinal cord injury at
the fifth thoracic (T5) vertebra or above
and can last up to 6 weeks
 Can be in response to spinal anesthesia
 Results in massive vasodilation leading to
pooling of blood in vessels

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Pathophysiology of
Neurogenic Shock
Fig. 67-4
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Neurogenic Shock

Clinical manifestations

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


Hypotension
Bradycardia
Temperature dysregulation (resulting in heat
loss)
Dry skin
Poikilothermia (taking on the temperature of
the environment)
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Anaphylactic Shock
 Acute,
life-threatening hypersensitivity
reaction
 Massive vasodilation
 Release of mediators
 ↑ Capillary permeability
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Anaphylactic Shock
 Clinical
manifestations
Anxiety, confusion, dizziness
 Sense of impeding doom
 Chest pain
 Incontinence

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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Anaphylactic Shock
 Clinical
manifestations
Swelling of the lips and tongue,
angioedema
 Wheezing, stridor
 Flushing, pruritus, urticaria
 Respiratory distress and circulatory
failure

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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Septic Shock
 Sepsis:
Systemic inflammatory
response to documented or suspected
infection
 Severe sepsis = Sepsis + Organ
dysfunction
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Septic Shock
 Septic
shock = Presence of sepsis with
hypotension despite fluid resuscitation
+ Presence of tissue perfusion
abnormalities
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Septic Shock
 Mortality
rates as high as 50%
 Primary causative organisms
Gram-negative and gram-positive
bacteria
 Endotoxin stimulates inflammatory
response
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Pathophysiology of Septic Shock
Fig. 67-5
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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Septic Shock
 Clinical
manifestations
 ↑ Coagulation and inflammation
 ↓ Fibrinolysis
Formation of microthrombi
 Obstruction of microvasculature
 Hyperdynamic state: Increased CO and
decreased SVR

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Maldistribution of Blood Flow
Septic Shock
 Clinical
manifestations
Tachypnea/hyperventilation
 Temperature dysregulation
 ↓ Urine output
 Altered neurologic status
 GI dysfunction
 Respiratory failure is common

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Stages of Shock
Initial Stage
 Usually
not clinically apparent
 Metabolism changes from aerobic to
anaerobic
Lactic acid accumulates and must be
removed by blood and broken down by
liver
 Process requires unavailable O2

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Stages of Shock
Compensatory Stage
 Clinically
apparent
Neural
 Hormonal
 Biochemical compensatory mechanisms

 Attempts
are aimed at overcoming
consequences of anaerobic metabolism
and maintaining homeostasis
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Compensatory Stage of Shock
Fig. 67-6
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Stages of Shock
Compensatory Stage
Baroreceptors in carotid and aortic bodies
activate SNS in response to ↓ BP
 Vasoconstriction while blood to vital
organs maintained
 ↓ Blood to kidneys activates renin–
angiotensin system
 ↑ Venous return to heart, CO, BP

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Stages of Shock
Compensatory Stage
 Impaired

Risk for paralytic ileus
 Cool,

GI motility
clammy skin from blood
Except septic patient who is warm and
flushed
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Stages of Shock
Compensatory Stage
 Shunting
blood from lungs increases
physiologic dead space
↓ Arterial O2 levels
 Increase in rate/depth of respirations
 V/Q mismatch

 SNS
stimulation increases myocardium
O2 demands
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Stages of Shock
Compensatory Stage
 If
perfusion deficit corrected, patient
recovers with no residual sequelae
 If deficit not corrected, patient enters
progressive stage
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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Begins
when compensatory
mechanisms fail
 Aggressive interventions to
prevent multiple organ
dysfunction syndrome
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Progressive Stage of Shock
Fig. 67-7
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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Hallmarks
of ↓ cellular perfusion and
altered capillary permeability:
Leakage of protein into interstitial
space
 ↑ Systemic interstitial edema

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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Anasarca
Fluid leakage affects solid organs and
peripheral tissues
 ↓ Blood flow to pulmonary capillaries
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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Movement
of fluid from pulmonary
vasculature to interstitium
Pulmonary edema
 Bronchoconstriction
 ↓ Residual capacity
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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Fluid
moves into alveoli
Edema
 Decreased surfactant
 Worsening V/Q mismatch
 Tachypnea
 Crackles
 Increased work of breathing

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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 CO
begins to fall
Decreased peripheral perfusion
 Hypotension
 Weak peripheral pulses
 Ischemia of distal extremities
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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Myocardial
dysfunction results in
Dysrhythmias
 Ischemia
 Myocardial infarction
 End result: Complete deterioration of
cardiovascular system

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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Mucosal
barrier of GI system becomes
ischemic
Ulcers
 Bleeding
 Risk of translocation of bacteria
 Decreased ability to absorb nutrients

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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Liver
fails to metabolize drugs and
wastes
Jaundice
 Elevated enzymes
 Loss of immune function
 Risk for DIC and significant bleeding

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Stages of Shock
Progressive Stage
 Acute
tubular necrosis/acute renal
failure
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Stages of Shock
Refractory Stage
 Exacerbation
of anaerobic metabolism
 Accumulation of lactic acid
 ↑ Capillary permeability
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Refractory Stage of Shock
Fig. 67-8
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Stages of Shock
Refractory Stage
 Profound
hypotension and hypoxemia
 Tachycardia worsens
 Decreased coronary blood flow
 Cerebral ischemia
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Stages of Shock
Refractory Stage
 Failure
of one organ system affects
others
 Recovery unlikely
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Diagnostic Studies
Thorough history and physical examination
 No single study to determine shock
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
Blood studies


Elevation of lactate
Base deficit

12-lead ECG
Chest x-ray

Hemodynamic monitoring
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Diagnostic Tests cont.
Blood Type and cross
 BAL- 20-50% of trauma have alcohol
involved
 Urine drug screen
 CBC
 Electrolytes
 Bun, Creat, specific gravity
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Collaborative Care
 Successful
management includes
Identification of patients at risk for shock
 Integration of the patient’s history,
physical examination, and clinical
findings to establish a diagnosis
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Collaborative Care
 Successful
management includes
Interventions to control or eliminate the
cause of the decreased perfusion
 Protection of target and distal organs
from dysfunction
 Provision of multisystem supportive care
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Collaborative Care
 General
management strategies
Ensure patent airway
 Maximize oxygen delivery
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Collaborative Care
 Cornerstone
of therapy for septic,
hypovolemic, and anaphylactic shock
= volume expansion

Isotonic crystalloids (e.g., normal saline)
for initial resuscitation of shock
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Collaborative Care
 Volume

expansion
If the patient does not respond to 2 to 3 L
of crystalloids, blood administration and
central venous monitoring may be
instituted
 Complications of fluid resuscitation
 Hypothermia
 Coagulopathy
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Collaborative Care
 Primary
goal of drug therapy =
correction of decreased tissue perfusion

Vasopressor drugs (e.g., epinephrine)
 Achieve/maintain MAP >60 to 65 mm Hg
 Reserved for patients unresponsive to
other therapies
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Collaborative Care
 Primary
goal of drug therapy =
correction of decreased tissue perfusion

Vasodilator therapy (e.g., nitroglycerin
[cardiogenic shock], nitroprusside
[noncardiogenic shock])
 Achieve/maintain MAP >60 to 65 mm Hg
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Collaborative Care
 Nutrition
is vital to decreasing
morbidity from shock
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Initiate enteral nutrition within the first 24
hours
Initiate parenteral nutrition if enteral feedings
contraindicated or fail to meet at least 80% of
the caloric requirements
Monitor protein, nitrogen balance, BUN,
glucose, electrolytes
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Collaborative Care
Cardiogenic Shock
 Restore
blood flow to the myocardium
by restoring the balance between O2
supply and demand
 Thrombolytic therapy
 Angioplasty with stenting
 Emergency revascularization
 Valve replacement
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Collaborative Care
Cardiogenic Shock
 Hemodynamic
monitoring
 Drug therapy (e.g., diuretics to reduce
preload)
 Circulatory assist devices (e.g., intraaortic balloon pump, ventricular
assist device)
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Collaborative Care
Hypovolemic Shock
 Management
focuses on stopping the
loss of fluid and restoring the
circulating volume
 Fluid replacement is calculated using
a 3:1 rule (3 ml of isotonic crystalloid
for every 1 ml of estimated blood loss)
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Collaborative Care
Septic Shock
 Fluid
replacement (e.g., 6 to 10 L of
isotonic crystalloids and 2 to 4 L of
colloids) to restore perfusion

Hemodynamic monitoring
 Vasopressor
drug therapy;
vasopressin for patients refractory to
vasopressor therapy
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Collaborative Care
Septic Shock
 Intravenous
corticosteroids for
patients who require vasopressor
therapy, despite fluid resuscitation, to
maintain adequate BP
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Collaborative Care
Septic Shock
 Antibiotics
after obtaining cultures
(e.g., blood, wound exudate, urine,
stool, sputum)
 Drotrecogin alfa (Xigris)

Major side effect: Bleeding
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Collaborative Care
Septic Shock
 Glucose
levels <150 mg/dl
 Stress ulcer prophylaxis with
histamine (H2)-receptor blockers
 Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
with low-dose unfractionated heparin
or low-molecular-weight heparin
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Collaborative Care
Neurogenic Shock
 In
spinal cord injury: Spinal stability
Treatment of the hypotension and
bradycardia with vasopressors and
atropine
 Fluids used cautiously as hypotension is
generally not related to fluid loss
 Monitor for hypothermia

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Collaborative Care
Anaphylactic Shock
 Epinephrine,
diphenhydramine
 Maintaining a patent airway
Nebulized bronchodilators
 Endotracheal intubation or
cricothyroidotomy may be necessary

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Collaborative Care
Anaphylactic Shock
 Aggressive
fluid replacement
 Intravenous corticosteroids if
significant hypotension persists after
1 to 2 hours of aggressive therapy
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Nursing Assessment
 ABCs: Airway,
breathing, and
circulation
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Nursing Assessment
 Focused
assessment of tissue perfusion
Vital signs
 Peripheral pulses
 Level of consciousness
 Capillary refill
 Skin (e.g., temperature, color, moisture)
 Urine output
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Nursing Assessment
 Brief
history
 Events leading to shock
 Onset and duration of symptoms
 Details of care received before
hospitalization
 Allergies
 Vaccinations
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Nursing Diagnoses
 Ineffective
tissue perfusion: Renal,
cerebral, cardiopulmonary,
gastrointestinal, hepatic, and
peripheral
 Fear
 Potential complication: Organ
ischemia/dysfunction
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Planning
 Goals
for patient
Assurance of adequate tissue perfusion
 Restoration of normal or baseline BP
 Return/recovery of organ function
 Avoidance of complications from
prolonged states of hypoperfusion
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Nursing Implementation
 Health

Promotion
Identify patients at risk (e.g., elderly
patients, those with debilitating illnesses
or who are immunocompromised,
surgical or accidental trauma patients)
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Nursing Implementation
 Health

Promotion
Planning to prevent shock
(e.g., monitoring fluid balance to prevent
hypovolemic shock, maintenance of
handwashing to prevent spread of
infection)
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Nursing Implementation
 Acute
Interventions
Monitor the patient’s ongoing physical
and emotional status to detect subtle
changes in the patient’s condition
 Plan and implement nursing
interventions and therapy
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Nursing Implementation
 Acute
Interventions
Evaluate the patient’s response to
therapy
 Provide emotional support to the
patient and family
 Collaborate with other members of
the health team when warranted

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Nursing Implementation
Neurologic status: Orientation and level of
consciousness
 Cardiac status
 Continuous ECG
 VS, capillary refill
 Hemodynamic parameters: central
venous pressure, PA pressures, CO,
PAWP


Heart sounds: Murmurs, S3, S4
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Nursing Implementation

Respiratory status
 Respiratory rate and rhythm
 Breath sounds
 Continuous pulse oximetry
 Arterial blood gases
 Most patients will be intubated and
mechanically ventilated
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Nursing Implementation
 Urine
output
 Tympanic or pulmonary arterial
temperature
 Skin: Temperature, pallor, flushing,
cyanosis, diaphoresis, piloerection
 Bowel sounds
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Nursing Implementation
 Nasogastric
drainage/stools for occult
blood
 I&O, fluid and electrolyte balance
 Oral care/hygiene based on O2
requirements
 Passive/active range of motion
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Nursing Implementation
 Assess
level of anxiety and fear
Medication PRN
 Talk to patient
 Visit from clergy
 Family involvement
 Comfort measures
 Privacy
 Call light within reach
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Evaluation
Normal or baseline, ECG, BP, CVP, and
PAWP
 Normal temperature
 Warm, dry skin
 Urinary output >0.5 ml/kg/hr
 Normal RR and SaO2 ≥90%
 Verbalization of fears, anxiety
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