DIAGNOSIS History Collection Recent illness Fever Chest pain, SOB Abdominal pain Comorbidities Medications Toxins/Ingestions Recent hospitalization or surgery Baseline mental status
Goals of Treatment ABCD A irway control work of B reathing optimize C irculation assure adequate oxygen D elivery
Airway Determine need for intubation but remember: intubation can worsen hypotension Sedatives can lower blood pressure Positive pressure ventilation decreases preload May need volume resuscitation prior to intubation to avoid hemodynamic collapse
Control Work of Breathing Respiratory muscles consume a significant amount of oxygen Mechanical ventilation and sedation decrease WOB and improves survival
Optimizing Circulation Isotonic crystalloids maintain: CVP 8-12 mm Hg Urine output 0.5 ml/kg/ hr (30 ml/ hr ) Improving heart rate May require 4-6 L of fluids No outcome benefit from colloids
Maintaining Oxygen Delivery Decrease oxygen demands Provide analgesia and anxiolytics to relax muscles and avoid shivering Maintain arterial oxygen saturation/content Give supplemental oxygen Maintain Hemoglobin > 10 g/ dL central venous oxygen saturations to assess tissue oxygen extraction
THEN…… Positioning the recommended position for the patient in shock is supine with legs elevated 45 degrees.
Management of Shock Vasoconstrictors Dopamine Norepinephrine Vasodilators Nitroprusside Nitroglycerin Sympathomimetics Epinephrine Corticosteriods Hydrocortisone sodium Appropriate antidotes or antibiotics Pharmacologic Management
Other methods INTRA AORTIC BALLOON PUMP This device is placed in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to body. This balloon is inflated and deflated in a rhythm that exactly matches the rhythm of heart. This helps the weakened heart muscle to pump as much as blood to other organs of the body.
Angioplasty and stent Angioplasty is a procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A stent is a small tube that placed in coronary artery during angioplasty to keep the artery open.
SURGERY Coronary artery bypass graft Surgery to repair an injured heart Heart transplantation
NURSING MANAGEMENT Identify patients at risk for development of cardiogenic shock Assess the early signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock Assess the mental status of the patient Monitor vital signs frequently Check the peripheral pulses Observe for edema in the lower extrimities
Maintain an intake-output chart Observe the signs of peripheral cyanosis Assess the heart and lung sounds Monitor for chest pain and diaphoresis Provide psychological support to the patient and relatives.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS Decreased cardiac output related to impaired cardiac contractility as evidenced by hypotension. Impaired gas exchange related to pulmonary congestion as evidenced by decreased oxygen saturation levels Impaired tissue perfusion related to decreased cardiac contractility and blood flow as evidenced by increased capillary refilling time >3 seconds
Fear and anxiety related to intensive care environment as evidenced by fearful facial expression Activity intolerance related to decreased cardiac activity and laboured respirations as evidenced by difficulty in performing activities of daily living
Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirement related to breathlessness as evidenced by weight loss Disturbed sleep pattern related to shortness of breath as evidenced by presence of dark circles around the eyes.