Definition of Shock
◦Life threatening emergency
◦ Reversible in appropriately recognized and treated
◦ Inadequate perfusion of tissue, such that the oxygen and blood volume
delivery fails to meet the cellular metabolic and consumption need.
Pathophysiology: Microvascular
Tissue ischemia activation of the immune and coagulation
systems
Hypoxia and acidosis activate complement and
neutrophils
generation of O2 free radicals and cytokine release
This leads to injury of the capillary of endothelial cells
Damaged endothelium loses its integrity and becomes
‘leaky’.
This allows fluid to leaks out and tissue edema
ensues
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Pathophysiology: Systemic
Cardiovascular
• ↓preload and
afterload
compensatory
baroreceptor
response
↑ sympathetic
activity,
release of
catecholamines
• This results in
tachycardia and
vasoconstriction
(except in septic)
Respiratory
• As there is
metabolic
acidosis and ↑
sympathetic
response ↑ in
RR ↑
excretion of CO2
• This produce a
compensatory
respiratory
alkalosis
Renal
• ↓ perfusion
pressure ↓
glomerular filtration
↓ urine output
stimulates renin-
angiotensin-
aldosterone axis
• This leads to further
vasoconstriction
and ↑ water and
sodium
reabsorption in the
kidney
Endocrine
• Due to preload,
ADH secreted by
by pituitary
resulting in
vasoconstriction
and ↑ resorption
of water
from kidney.
• Adrenal cortex will
release cortisol
and
contributes to
sodium and water
reabsorption and
sensitizing the
cells to
catecholamines
HISTORY
◦ May bedifficult or impossible due to altered mental status
◦ Prior medication and history may help
◦ Possibility of trauma in unconscious patient without
witness
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
◦ Physical examination of patient in shock must be done
thoroughly
◦ ABCDE approach helps to efficiently evaluate patient
while balancing management priorities
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ED EVALUATION
◦ Vitalsigns are important indicators of the patient’s physiologic status
HYPOVOLAEMIC SHOCK
▪ Themost common form of shock and to some degree is a component of all
other forms of shock.
▪ Can be divided into two:
▪ Hemorrhagic
▪ Non-hemorrhagic
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HISTORY
◦ History oftrauma, recent surgery, evidence of
bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea or GI illness point to
fluid loss
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
◦ Cold peripheries, low pulse volume, prolonged
CRT. Pallor in setting of bleeding
INVESTIGATION
FBC – Haemoglobin and haematocrit
Electrolytes – Potassium, Calcium
Acid/base – Lactate, acidosis/alkalosis
Renal function – BUN: creatinine ratio > 20
Coagulation study – Prolonged due to coagulopathy
Imaging – CXR, FAST scan, CT scan, Angiography
TREATMENT
2. CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
•Result from failure of the cardiac “pump” to forward delivery of blood and, therefore, oxygen
to the tissues, leading to shock.
• Pressure in one or both ventricles may elevate due to inefficiencies in the right or left side of
the heart.
• When pressure elevate on the left side, pulmonary oedema may occur causing right heart
dysfunction and leads to systemic congestion.
• In response to reduction in cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance increase in response to
catetholamine stimulation and angiotensin II.
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HISTORY
◦ Classically presentswith crushing substernal pain,
upper extremity, back, epigastric or jaw pain.
Atypical chest pain in women and patients with
neuropathic changes in heart innervation (eg
diabetic)
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
◦ New or changing murmur in valvular disruption
◦ Signs of elevated filling pressure increase
JVP in right heart failure, bibasal crepitation on
auscultation of the lung in left heart failure
◦ Cool and mottled extremities
◦ Vital signs:
INVESTIGATION
TREATMENT
HR – ↑/normal/↓
BP – normal or ↓
RR – ↑
SpO2 – ↓
◦ ECG
◦ Cardiac enzymes – troponin, CK,CKMB
◦ CXR
◦ Echocardiography
◦ Optimization of intravascular volume with caution
◦ Medication administration – dual anti platelet when
necessary
◦ Vasopressor support to MAP 65mmHg –
noradrenaline and dopamine
◦ Fibrinolytic therapy and/pr percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI)
◦ Admission to coronary care unit
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DRUGS RECEPTOR EFFECTDOSE DILUTION
IONOTROPES
ADRENALINE ɑ1 and ß
receptors
• Low dose : Beta effects predominate
o Increasing CO and Vasodilatation
• Higher dose : Alpha 1 effects predominate
o Increasing Systemic vascular resistance
• Also causes splanchnic vasoconstriction,
hyperglycemia, increased myocardial O2
consumption
and lactate production
2-10mcg/min
1-2mcg/kg/min
3mg/3cc dilute in 50cc NS
DOPAMINE ɑ1, ß1, ß2 &
dopamine
receptors
• Low dose : Dopamine effects predominate
o Increased splanchnic and renal perfusion
• Higher dose : Alpha 1 and Beta 1 effects predominate
o Results in vasoconstriction and increased CO
5-20mcg/kg/min 1amp : 5cc : 200mg
dilute in 45mls NSD5
DOBUTAMINE ß1 and ß2
receptors
• Beta 1 : Increased HR and force of contraction
• Beta 2 : Peripheral Vasodilatation
• Useful in low CO state (Eg : Post MI)
• Frequently use with Noradrenaline
(Peripheral vasoconstriction to maintain Systemic
vascular resistance)
Run at 2.5-25mcg/kg/min 250-500mg in 50cc NS
VASOPRESSOR
NORADRENALI
NE
ɑ1 receptors • Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
• Excessive use can increase afterload and reduce CO,
reduce renal perfusion, reduce splanchnic blood
flows, and impair peripheral perfusion
Run at 0.05-1mcg/kg/min • 4mg in 50cc D5%
(single strength)
• 8mg in 50cc D5%
(double strength)
4. Distributive Shock
◦This shock describes the pattern of cardiovascular responses characterising
a variety of conditions.
◦ This include:
◦ Septic shock.
◦ Anaphylaxis shock.
◦ Spinal cord injury.
◦ Characteristic of distributive shock Vasodilation
◦ Anaphylaxis Vasodilatation due to histamine release.
◦ Spinal cord injury There is failure of sympathetic outflow and adequate vascular tone.
◦ Septic shock Less clear but it is related to the release of bacterial products (endotoxin)
and the activation of the immune systems.
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Septic Shock: TheEvolving Changes:
2016 Update: Sepsis 3.0
◦ In sepsis 2.0, SIRS criteria was still used for sepsis and SOFA criteria
was predominantly used for severe sepsis.
◦ Due to new evidences of poor specificity of SIRS score, the Sepsis Task
Force again
updated the definition in 2016.
◦ Under this new definition, the term “severe sepsis” is redundant.
◦ Septic shock was defined as the subset of sepsis with profound circulatory, cellular,
and metabolic dysregulation, and associated with a much higher mortality of 40%,
compared with the 10% mortality observed with sepsis.
◦ The use of qSOFA (Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Screening
Tool).
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qSOFA Score
◦ TheSOFA score is cumbersome to
calculate and requires laboratory
values that are not readily available
especially outside ICU setting.
◦ The qSOFA score was introduced and
its use is suggested for non ICU
patient.
◦ Studies have shown that predicted
mortality was similar to those
patients identified using the full SOFA
score.
Septic Shock: GeneralManagement
1. Establishment of Diagnosis
• FBC, RP, LFT, UFEME, blood cultures and urine cultures.
• Imaging: CXR (pneumonia), CT abdomen (diverticulitis, abscess).
• Role of serial procalcitonin if taken early can guide to abx cessation.
2. Antibiotics and Source Control
• Early initiation of abx preferably within 1 hours with blood cultures taken prior to that
• Initiate broad spectrum (according to local guidelines and considering comorbidities) that cover both
gram +ve and –ve organisms.
• If suspecting intraabdominal sepsis, anaerobic coverage is indicated.
• In patients with immunodeficiencies, consider covering with antifungal.
• Always keep in mind regarding localised source infected pressure ulcer or erythematous vascular
catheter site. Management may include removal of invasive devices (eg, dialysis catheters, infected
orthopedic hardware, or pacemakers) or surgical evacuation of abscess.
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Septic Shock: Management
3.Fluid Resuscitation
• Studies have shown that reducing the duration of hypotension in sepsis is
associated with decreased mortality in septic shock.
• Most of the guidelines suggest an initial fluid bolus of 30 mL/kg.
• Studies have shown that excess volume administration is associated with
worsened mortality, which may be due to associated pulmonary edema requiring
prolonged mechanical ventilation and worsened kidney injury.
• Responsiveness can be best assessed with bedside usg/echocardiography,
pulse-pressure variations.
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Septic Shock: Management
4.Target blood pressure
• Many guidelines recommend a target MAP of at least 65.
• The only large randomized trial of 2 blood pressure targets in patients with septic shock
attempted to compare the effect of lower MAP target (65–70) compared with higher
target (80–85) and did not demonstrate a mortality benefit of one versus the other.
5. Vasopressor
• Historically, dopamine was recommended as theinitial blood pressure agent of choice in septic
shock. However, randomized trials comparing the use of dopamine versus norepinephrine as
an initial agent showed higher incidences of tachyarrhythmia and worsened mortality with
dopamine compared with norepinephrine. Hence, the current recommendationnis that
norepinephrine be used as a first-line agent.
• Epinephrine has been compared with norepinephrine as an initial agent and did not reveal a
mortality difference; however, epinephrine was associated with greater tachycardia and lactic
acidosis.
Anaphylactic Shock
Common identifiedcauses of anaphylaxis:
• food (e.g. nuts) - the most common cause in
children
• drugs
• venom (e.g. wasp sting)
Allergic reaction immune system overreacts to a harmless substance known as an allergen.
Anaphylaxis
o Allergic reaction involve more than one systems
(SKIN + CVS/GIT/CNS)
Anaphylactic Shock
o Anaphylaxis + Shock
Immediate hypersensitivity reaction (Type I), mediated by interaction of IgE on mast call and
basophils triggers release of histamine, leukotrienes, and other mediators that cause diffuse
smooth muscle contraction (eg, resulting in bronchoconstriction, vomiting, or diarrhea) and
vasodilation with plasma leakage (eg, resulting in urticaria or angioedema).
Primary Mediatiors: Histamine, serotonin, eosinophil
Secondary Mediators: Bradykinin, prostaglandins
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● Early signsof impending anaphylaxis
○ Nasal itching/ stuffiness
○ Stridor/ hoarseness
○ SOB/ tachypnea
○ Nausea/vomiting/ diarrhea
○ Tingling of face (esp mouth), upper chest, palames, soles
● Severe anaphylaxis
○ Angioedema of tongue, soft palate, larynx
○ Tachycardia, hypotension, altered mental status, dizziness, wheezing → Cardiac arrest
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Allergic Reaction :
IVHydrocortisone 200mg / 4mg/kg (Paeds)
IV Piriton 10mg / 0.1mg/kg (Paeds)
Anaphylaxis :
IM Adrenaline 0.5mg (Paeds : 10mcg/kg) repeat every 5 minutes as needed
IV Hydrocortisone 200mg (Paeds 4mg/kg)
IV Piriton 10mg (Paeds 0.1mg/kg)
Neb Salbutamol (Wheezing/rhonci)
Anaphylactic Shock :
ABCDE
IV Adrenaline 0.1mg (1:10000) slow bolus over 5-10mins (Paeds 0.01mg/kg)
-1 amp =1mg/ 1:1000, dilute 1 amp in 10cc NS , give 1cc= 0.1mg
IVI Adrenaline 3mg in 50cc NS run at 3mls/Hour
IM/ s/c Adrenaline: 0.5mg (1:1000) Adult / Paeds 0.01mg/kg
IVD 1-2L Bolus
IV Hydrocortisone 200mg
IV Piriton 10mg
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Anaphylactic Shock
◦ Anaphylaxisis one of the few times when you would not have time to look up the dose of a
medication
.
◦ Adrenaline can be repeated every 5 minutes if necessary. The best site for IM injection is the anterolateral
aspect of the middle third of the thigh.
Adrenaline Hydrocortisone Chlorpheniramine
< 6months 150 micrograms (0.15
ml 1 in 1000)
25 mg 250 micrograms/kg
6 months- 6 years 150 micrograms (0.15
ml 1 in 1000)
50 mg 2.5 mg
6-12 years 300 micrograms (0.3
ml 1 in 1000)
100 mg 5 mg
> 12 years 500 micrograms (0.5
ml 1 in 1000)
200 mg 10 mg
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Anaphylactic Shock
◦ Managementfollowing stabilization:
• Patients who have had emergency treatment for anaphylaxis should
be observed for 6–12 hours from the onset of symptoms, as it is
known that biphasic reactions can occur in up to 20% of
patients.
• Sometimes it can be difficult to establish whether a patient had a true
episode of anaphylaxis. Serum tryptase levels are sometimes
taken in such patients as they remain elevated for up to 12 hours
following an acute episode of anaphylaxis.
Editor's Notes
#3 Shock is related to the determinant of oxygen delivery: cardiac output, vascular integrity and resistance (SVR) and oxygen content (determined by haemoglobin and oxygen saturation
CO and SVR will compensate each other to maintain MAP.
Basis of shock physiology as follows
#7 Shock is a progressive disorder that leads to death if the underlying problems are not corrected.
In early compensated shock, various neurohumoral mechanisms help maintain cardiac output and blood pressure such as baroreceptor reflexes, release of catecholamines and ADH, activation of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-axis and generalized sympathetic stimulation. Net effects are tachycardia, peripheral vasoconstriction and renal fluid conservation
As in decompensated shock, characterized by widespread tissue hypoxia Intracellular aerobic respiration is replaced by anaerobic glycolysis with excessive production of lactic acid Lactic acidosis blunts the vasomotor response; arterioles dilate and blood begins to pool in microcirculation
Peripheral pooling puts endothelial cells at risk for development of anoxic injury with subsequent disseminated intravascular coagulation. Peripheral pooling also worsen cardiac output. Vital organs affected and begin to fail.
In irreversible state, widespread cell injury is reflected in lysosomal enzyme leakage Myocardial contractile function worsens Ischemic bowel may allow intestinal flora to enter the circulation, bacteremic shock may be superimposed multisystem failure
#9 Approach to patients with hypotension and concern of shock includes evaluation for diagnostic clues to underlying and type of shock
Initial part of shock are often compensated and reversible
#10 Approach to patients with hypotension and concern of shock includes evaluation for diagnostic clues to underlying and type of shock
Initial part of shock are often compensated and reversible
#11 Approach to patients with hypotension and concern of shock includes evaluation for diagnostic clues to underlying and type of shock
Initial part of shock are often compensated and reversible
#15 Recognise :
S&S: thirst, muscle cramps, and/or orthostatic hypotension.
Physical examination:
dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, and no raised jugular venous presssure
Tachycardia and hypotension can be seen along with decreased urinary output.
Patients in shock can appear cold, clammy, and cyanotic
#17 ABC
Fluid replacement : saline or colloid initially; if bleeding use blood
Monitor BP, CVP, urine output
Treat underlying causes
The main problem is inadequate volume
Unless cardiogenic shock is suspected, aggressive fluid resuscitation with 1-2L of crystalloids should be started while assessing for response and to repeat if necessary, further resuscitation with colloids, pack cells or whole blood may be appropriate
Ensure adequate fluid resuscitation has taken place before starting vasopressor support
Give IV dopamine 5-20mcg/kg/min
Add IV Noradrenaline 0.5-1.5mcg/kg/min if necessary
Placement of central venous line may be necessary for guiding fluid therapy
Correct electrolyte abnormalities
#21 Sign and sx : Chest pain, Palpitations, Dyspnoea, Nausea and vomiting, Profuse sweating, Confusion/disorientation, Syncope, Severe systemic hypotension, Respiratory distress due to pulmonary congestion
Laboured breathing with audible coarse crackles or wheezing.
Impaired circulation: Tachycardia (may be absent if patients are on beta blockers), delayed capillary refill, hypotension, diaphoresis, and poor peripheral pulses.
End-organ dysfunction (e.g. decreased mental function and urinary output).
Jugular venous distension as evidence of right ventricular failure. Pulmonary oedema from left ventricular dysfunction.
Loud murmurs may indicate valvular dysfunction.
Beck's triad (diagnostic features are jugular venous distension, pulsus paradoxus and muffled
Beck's triad (diagnostic features are jugular venous distension, pulsus paradoxus and muffled heart sounds) may be present to suggest tamponade.
Gallop (especially the S3 heart sound which is pathognomonic of congestive heart failure).The presence of pulmonary oedema in the setting of hypotension increases the likelihood of cardiogenic shock.
#25 Cardiac tamponade : clinical syndrome caused by the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space, resulting in reduced ventricular filling and subsequent hemodynamic compromise. Signs : Beck’s Triad : Hypotension, Muffled heart sound, Distended neck veins, Kussmaul’s signs (increased neck distension upon inspiration & pulsus paradoxus). The definitive treatment of cardiac tamponade involves drainage of the pericardial fluid, preferably by needle pericardiocentesis
Tension pneumothorax: Life-threatening condition that develops when air is trapped in the pleural cavity under positive pressure, displacing mediastinal structures and compromising cardiopulmonary function. A needle thoracostomy (e.g. 14G intravenous cannula) can be inserted, typically in the 2nd intercostal space in the midclavicular line, before a larger underwater drain can be inserted
Pulmonary embolism: Occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) becomes lodged in an artery in the lung and blocks blood flow to the lung. D-dimers can be useful in low-risk to rule out a VTE. Visualizing the clot using CTPA is the commonest way to make the diagnosis.