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Paramedic NREMT®

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Shock & Hemodynamics

Distributive Shock: Sepsis vs Anaphylaxis · L1

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

Patient with infection source, fever, warm flushed skin early, BP 92/58, HR 118, bounding pulses initially.

Select all findings suggesting early distributive (warm) shock physiology.