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Title

Shock: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention-Implications for Dialysis Care Practitioners (1 credit hours)

Abstract

This module describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock and the treatment and prevention measures to reverse or slow the progression of this common, life-threatening condition. Applying basic patient care skills for handling cases of shock in the hospital or in other health care settings is detailed. An in-depth description of the cardiovascular system and the role of perfusion are provided as a foundation for understanding the underlying causes of shock. Discussion of the eight types of shock and their respective treatments is given.

Planners, content specialists and feedback personnel have declared that there is no conflict of interest in the preparation and content of this module. There is no commercial support for or endorsement of products in this module.

Author

John Femia, RT

John Femia is a radiologic technologist with more than 16 years experience working in multiple modalities in various health care settings. Currently he is a staff technologist and CPR instructor at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. Mr. Femia also has seven years experience as an EMT-D with two New York State ambulance squads. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in English from the State University of New York, Empire State College, and he has more than two dozen publication credits, including several health care articles appearing in Advance, RT Image and Empire State Report.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module on shock, learners will be able to:

Define shock and describe the main causes.
Identify the main components of the cardiovascular system and the mechanism of perfusion.
Describe the susceptibility of the body’s vital organs during shock.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of shock.
Explain the three stages of shock.
State the eight types of shock and their causes.
Detail the treatment and prevention for specific types of shock.

Resources

Bibliography
Anderson K N, ed. Mosby’s Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary. St.Louis: Mosby; 1983.

Browner BD, ed. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 8th ed. Boston: Jones & Bartlett Pub; 2001.

Gray H, et al. Gray’s Anatomy: The Unabridged Running Press Edition of the American Classic. Philadelphia, Pa: Running Press, 1974.

Guyton AC. Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 3rd ed. Darien, Ill: W B Saunders; 1982.

Louisiana Tech. BLS for Healthcare Providers. Varsitybooks.com; 2002.

Webliography
Health A to Z. Shock. Available at: http://www.healthatoz.com. Accessed November 16, 2003

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