Erin Burrell, ACNP-BC
Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner

• Understand the definition of the three different types of shock
• Be able to recognize the different types of shock in patient scenarios
• Understand and apply treatment guidelines for the different types of shock

• Shock is the “ physiologic state characterized by significant reduction of systemic tissue perfusion, resulting in decreased tissue oxygen delivery.
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– Tissue perfusion is dependent on SVR and CO
– Imbalance between oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption which leads to cell death, end organ damage, multi-system organ failure, and death
Gaieski et al. 2009 (Online accessed 22 August 2013)
URL: http://lijhs.sandi.net/faculty/rtenenbaum/ap-biology-folder/Links/Shock.utd.pdf

• Cardiogenic
• Hypovolemic
• Distributive
– Septic
– Anaphylactic
– Neurogenic
• Combined

• Mrs. C is a 61yo F who presents to ED complaining of fatigue and SOB. She has significant PMHx: DM, obesity, HTN. Husband also states she has become slightly confused.
• Vitals: HR 46, BP 68/32, RR 23, SpO2 95% on
RA, Afebrile.
• Labs: WBC 8.1, Hgb 12.1, BUN 12, Creat 1.0,
Troponin 3.1, BG 121.
• EKG shows ST elevation in II, III, aVF

What kind of shock does this patient have?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Distributive

• Shock caused as a result of cardiac pump failure
– Results in a decrease in CO
– SVR is increased in an effort to compensate to maintain organ perfusion
– Causes:
• Myocardial Infarction
• Arrythmias (Atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardias, bradycardias, etc)
• Mechanical abnormalities (valvular defects)
• Extracardiac abnormalities (PE, pulm HTN, tension pneumothorax)
Medscape Reference. 1994 (Online accessed 22 August 2013)
URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/152191-treatment#showall

What information do you have to suggest that
Mrs. C has cardiogenic shock?
A. Hypotension
B. Evidence of MI
C. Altered Mental
Status
D. All of the above
E. Both A. and B.

• Correct hypotension:
– Fluid resuscitation to correct hypovolemia
– Inotropic or Vasopressor support:
• Dobutamine
• Milrinone
• Norepinephrine
• Dopamine
• Epinephrine
• Oxygenation
• If MI – ASA, Heparin, and Revascularization
• If arrthymia – correct arrthymia
• If extracardiac abnormality – reverse or treat cause

• Mr. H is a 18yo M who presents to ED after suffering a MCC into a tree. He was unhelmeted and has an obvious left femur fx.
He was intubated for a GCS of 8 in the field and given 1L NS en route for hypotension.
• Vitals: HR 145, BP 71/38, Intubated with SpO2
100%, Afebrile.
• Labs: WBC 12.3, Hgb 6.7, Plts 72, INR 2.1.
• Traumagram shows Grade III liver lac.

What kind of shock does this patient have?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Distributive

• Shock caused by decreased preload due to intravascular volume loss (1/5 of blood volume)
– Results in decreased CO
– SVR is typically increased in an effort to compensate
– Causes:
• Hemorrhagic – trauma, GI bleed, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, fractures
• Fluid loss induced – Diarrhea, vomiting, burns
Medscape LLC. 2013 (Online access on 22 August 2013)
URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/760145-treatment#2

What information do you have to suggest that
Mr. H has hypovolemic shock?
A. Recent trauma
B. WBC 12.3
C. Hgb 6.7
D. All of the above
E. Both A. and C.

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• Mr. S is a 59yo M presents to ED with worsening abdominal pain and N&V
• He is POD#8 s/p ex-lap, SBR with primary anastamosis for chronic SBO at OSH
• Vitals: HR 128, BP 78/45, RR28, SpO2 94% on
4L NC, Fever 103.1
• Labs: WBC 20.1, Hgb 9.5, BUN 34, Creat 2.1
• CT scan of ABD shows anastamotic leak

What kind of shock does this patient have?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Distributive

• Shock as a result of severely diminished SVR
– CO is typically increased in an effort to maintain perfusion
– Subtypes:
• Septic – secondary to an overwhelming infection
• Anaphylactic – secondary to a life-threatening allergic reaction
• Neurogenic – secondary to a sudden loss of the autonomic nervous system function
Gaieski et al. 2009 (Online accessed 22 August 2013)
URL: http://lijhs.sandi.net/faculty/rtenenbaum/ap-biology-folder/Links/Shock.utd.pdf

What information do you have to suggest Mr. S has distributive shock?
A. SpO2 94% on 4 L NC
B. Anastamotic leak on
CT scan
C. WBC 20.1
D. All of the above
E. Both B. and C.

• Resuscitate
– 30cc/kg of NS bolus
• Identify Source
– Pan cultures
– CT scan
– Line removal
– Foley removal
– Surgical exploration
• Antibiotics
Dellinger, R et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock:2012, 41: 580-637, 2013.

• Remove offending agent
• Establish an airway and return circulation
• Pharmacologic support:
– Epinephrine – reverses peripheral vasodilation, dilates bronchial airways, increases myocardial contractility, and suppresses histamine/ leukotriene release
– Antihistamine (benadryl) – may help counter histaminemediated vasodilation and bronchoconstriction
– Corticosteroids (hydrocortisone) – may help shorten reaction
– Bronchodilators
Soar, J et al. 2013 (Online Accessed on 22 August 2013) URL: http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/reaction.pdf

• Establish an airway to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation
• Fluid resuscitation for MAP>65mmHg
• Inotropic support
– Dobutamine
– Dopamine
• Atropine for severe bradycardia
• High dose methylprednisolone therapy
Emergency Medicine. 2009 (Online Accessed on 22 August 2013)
URL: http://emergencymed.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/neurogenic-shock/

• Mrs. D is a 71yo F who presented to ED after a
3 day h/o N&V with inability to tolerate PO intake. She is now POD0 s/p exlap, pancretectomy for necrotizing pancreatitis.
She presents to the Surgical ICU postop.
• Vitals: HR 121, BP 82/41, Intubated on 100%
FiO2, Fever 102.8
• Labs: WBC 1.1, Hgb 8.4, BUN 61, Creat 2.82,
Lactate 3.7

• The Surgical ICU team places a MAC with PAC to obtain further data about the patient ’ s hemodynamic status.
• PAC numbers: PAP 18/6, CVP 1, PCWP 2, CI
1.7, SVR 615

What type of shock does this patient have?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Distributive
D. All of the Above

What information leads you to believe Mrs. D has a component of cardiogenic shock?
A. BP 82/41
B. Temp 102.8
C. CI 1.7 L/min
D. Cr 2.82

What information demonstrates a component of hypovolemic shock?
A. CVP 1 mmHg
B. PCWP 2 mmHg
C. SVR 615 dynes/sec/cm-5
D. PAP 18/6 mmHg
E. Both A. B. and D.

What information indicates a degree of distributive shock?
A. PCWP 2 mmHg
B. SVR 615 dynes/sec/cm-5
C. PAP 18.16 mmHg
D. WBC 1.1

Mrs. S is suffering from distributive septic shock along with cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock.
A. True
B. False

• The Surgical ICU team starts by giving Mrs. S a
2L NS bolus and 1L 5% Albumin bolus
• Vitals: HR 114, BP 89/45, Remains intubated on SIMV/PRVC 60% FiO2, Febrile 101.7
• Labs: WBC 3.4, Hgb 7.4, BUN 72, Creat 3.21,
Lactate 2.1
• Broad spectrum ABX are started immediately upon arrival
• PAC numbers after the initial resuscitation:
– PAP 22/10, CVP 9, PCWP 11, CI 1.5, SVR 682

Mrs. S. continues to have a combined shock of hypovolemic, distributive, and cardiogenic shock.
A. True
B. False

Mrs. S continues to suffer from cardiogenic and distributive septic shock as evidence by the following:
A. CI 1.5 L/min
B. SVR 682 dynes/sec/cm-5
C. Both A. and B.

As an intensivist, what treatment should be implemented next?
A. More fluid resuscitation
B. Initiate vasopressor support
C. Initiate inotropic support
D. No change in current therapy
E. Both B. and C.

• After initiating milrinone and levophed therapy, Mrs. S improves.
• Vitals: HR 93, BP 122/61, Intubated on
PS/CPAP 40%, Afebrile. Levophed at 4mcg/min and Milrinone at 0.375mcg/kg/min
• PA numbers: PAP 24/10, CVP 12, PCWP 14, CI
3.6, SVR 1120

• The Surgical ICU team decides to attempt to wean vasopressor support first.
• Mrs. S is successfully weaned off levophed support after approximately 12 hours.
• Vitals: HR 87, BP 117/58, Intubated on
PS/CPAP 40%, Afebrile. Levophed is off and
Milrinone at 0.375mcg/kg/min
• PA numbers: PAP 22/14, CVP 12, PCWP 14, CI
3.4, SVR 1068

• After an additional 12 hours, Mrs. S is successfully weaned off milrinone support as well.
• She is extubated the next day and progressing well.
• On HOD 6, Mrs. S is complaining of a HA and would prefer not to take narcotics.
• Ibuprofen 200mg q6h PRN is added to HA pain.

• After approximately 15 min of her first dose of
Ibuprofen, Mrs S starts to complain of difficult breathing, flushing, and airway edema.
• The bedside RN notices a new onset of hives around Mrs. S ’ s neck and mouth.
• Vitals: HR 147, BP 54/31, SpO2 91% on 100%
NRB, Febrile 102.6.

What kind of shock is Mrs. S exhibiting?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Distributive

What would you include in your treatment plan?
A. Benadryl 25 mg IV
B. Reintubation
C. Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV
D. Epinephrine 50 mcg
IV
E. All of the above

• Mrs. S is successfully intubated and administered treatment for her anaphylaxis.
After approximately 12hours, her symptoms have resolved. She is again extubated and progressing well.
• Mrs. S goes on to rehab and eventually home!

• Dellinger, R et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for
Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock:2012, 41: 580-637, 2013.
• Emergency Medicine. 2009 (Online Accessed on 22 August 2013) URL: http://emergencymed.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/neurogenic-shock/
• Gaieski et al. 2009 (Online accessed 22 August 2013)
URL:http://lijhs.sandi.net/faculty/rtenenbaum/ap-biologyfolder/Links/Shock.utd.pdf
• Medscape Reference. 1994 (Online accessed 22 August 2013) URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/152191-treatment#showall
• Medscape LLC. 2013 (Online access on 22 August 2013) URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/760145-treatment#2
• Soar, J et al. 2013 (Online Accessed on 22 August 2013) URL: http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/reaction.pdf