Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_RT 1.1 Define shock

BT_RT 1.2 Integrate knowledge of factors determining cardiac output to classify causes of shock

BT_RT 1.3 Describe the physiological consequences of shock

BT_RT 1.4 Describe oxygen delivery and outline the use of indicators of tissue oxygenation (base deficit, lactate, mixed venous oxygen saturation) in resuscitation

BT_RT 1.30 Outline how the clinical signs of shock may be altered by age

Past SAQs

2017.1 Discuss the physiological consequences of total spinal anaesthesia caused by intrathecal administration of 20ml of 2% lignocaine at the L3/4 level. (Do not include management)

2013.1 Explain how oxygen supply of organs is maintained during isovolaemic haemodilution.

2009.2 Classify the causes of hypotension in the early post-operative period, giving relevant examples.

2006.2 Explain how a metabolic acidosis develops in hypovolaemic shock. Describe the consequences of this metabolic acidosis for the body.

References

Shock: Guyton & Hall Cap 24.

CVS: Shock