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
Anterior STEMI patient: BP 82/48, cool extremities, bibasilar crackles, HR 102, SpO₂ 91%.
Select all findings consistent with cardiogenic shock.
