Compensated Shock Hypotensive Shock - LifeSaver CPR

Recognition of Shock Flowchart

Clinical Signs

A

Hypovolemic Shock

Patency

Distributive Shock

Respiratory effort Breath sounds Systolic blood pressure Pulse pressure

Increased Normal to increased Normal

Labored

Normal (± crackles)

Crackles, grunting

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Variable

Peripheral pulse quality Skin Capillary refill Urine output

D

Level of consciousness

E

Temperature

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Heart rate

C

Obstructive Shock

Airway open and maintainable/not maintainable

Respiratory rate

B

Cardiogenic Shock

Increased Weak

Bounding or weak

Weak

Pale, cool

Warm or cool

Pale, cool

Delayed

Variable

Delayed Decreased Irritable early Lethargic late Variable