CARDIOGENIC SHOCK ( MANAGEMENT)

            Management of the patient in Cardiogenic Shock

Scenario: In the image above, a patient is admitted to the ICU for treatment of
cardiogenic shock. 

Management of the patient in cardiogenic shock may vary from one ICU to another.
Lab values, EKG, drugs like Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitroglycerin, oxygen and Morphine
are part of the treatment. A Pulmonary Artery Catheter may or may not be inserted.

To learn more, simply click on the links:
Sessions 10- Cardiogenic shock

Cardiogenic shock-quiz questions

Enjoy learning.

Updated 3/25

Scenario: Jim was admitted to the medical floor, with 
with complaints of abdominal pain. The nurse arrives 
at his bedside, to find him unresponsive.

She presses the code button, to alert the code team. 
She then begins CPR. 
Learn more : CPR