How this exercise works
Select all clinical findings that match the shock type presented, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, or obstructive. Multiple findings may apply.
Fundamental concept
Distinguishing hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive shock by clinical findings and capillary refill patterns.
Read: Shock States & Hemodynamic Profiles →Scenario
89-year-old from SNF: fever 39.6°C, altered mental status, BP 88/50 after 500 mL fluid, HR 118, lactate 4.2 mmol/L (if available).
Select all findings consistent with septic shock.
