You are on the ED team caring for a 10yearold child with a normal systolic blood pressure, increased heart rate, slightly delayed capillary refill and cool, pale skin. What severity of shock is the child likely in?
If shock is left untreated, the body's natural compensatory mechanisms will begin to fail, causing decreased blood flow. Which of the following blood tests can one obtain to evaluate for organ injury?
A patient is intubated for respiratory failure. There is a sudden decrease in the oxygenation. A nurse should use the mnemonic ________ to assess the situation.
You are caring for a patient who has had an acute MI. His systolic blood pressure is 88 mm Hg. His extremities are cool and pale. He has a urinary catheter in place with no urine output. Upon examination, he has narrowing pulse pressures and poor capillary refill. What type of shock is this patient likely experiencing?
A 20yearold patient with sickle cell disease is brought to the emergency department with an acute sickle cell crisis. This episode includes chest pain, shortness of breath, fever and wheezing. Treatment for this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT: