Shock in Veterinary Practice

What is the definition of shock?

Name the 4 types of shock

What are the consequences of shock? (In correct order)

• Organ failure

  Organ dysfunction

  Death

• Death

  Organ failure

  Organ dysfunction

• Organ dysfunction

  Organ failure

  Death

What is the shock process?

• Changes in blood volume sends signals to the sympathetic nervous system that releases hormones

• Changes in blood volume sends signals to the parasympathetic nervous system that releases hormones

• Hormones are released that change the blood volume and send signals to the sympathetic nervous system

• Hormones are released that change the blood volume and send signals to the parasympathetic nervous system

What are the main symptoms of shock?

• Weight loss

  Excessive drinking

• Vomiting

  Diarrhoea

• Pale MMs

  Slow CRT

  Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

  Bradypnea

What causes hypovolaemic shock?

• Impaired cardiac function

• Decreased circulating blood volume

• Physical obstruction

• Abnormal distribution of body fluids

List 4 main examination findings in patients with hypovolaemic shock

How can a haemorrhage be controlled safely in patients with hypovolaemic shock?

• Immediate surgical intervention

• Compress, clamps and belly band

• Wait for the vet to help

• Panic and do nothing

How can distributive shock be caused?

• Pericardial effusion

• Blood loss

• Degenerative heart conditions

• Sepsis

  Anaphylactic shock

  Systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Which condition could lead to cardiogenic shock?

• Dilated cardiomyopathy

• Gastroenteritis

• Diabetes mellitus

• Chronic bronchitis