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
Post-fluid sepsis: BP 86/52, MAP 63, lactate 3.8, starting norepinephrine infusion. Reassess perfusion.
Select all targets indicating improving perfusion per sepsis bundles.