Emergencies

Anuria

Absence of urine

Edema

Local or generalized condition in which the body tissues retain an excessive amount of fluid

Pallor

Absence or lack of skin color

Syncope

Fainting

Urticaria

Vascular reaction of skin marked by elevated patches (welts) usually with itching (hives)

Diaphoresis

Profuse sweating

Dyspnea

Labored or difficulty breathing

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressue

Perfusion

Act of pouring through or over, usually when concerning passage through tissues

Tamponade

Stoppage of blood flow to a body organ caused by pressue

First signs of shock

Anxiety/Restlessness/Agitation

Condition due to blood loss and dehydration

Hypovolemic shock

Shock related to mycardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, or dysrhythmia.

Cardiogenic

Symptoms of shock:

Anxiety/Restlessness/Agitation/Tachycardia/Cold skin/Clammy skin/Poor capillary refill/Change in mental status

Shock when given contrast media

Anaphylactic shock

What type of shock is Anaphylactic shock?

Vasogenic

Allergy symptoms

Itching/Tingling/Chest tightness/Throat tightness/Mouth tightness/Skin flushing/Wheezing/Cough/Sneezing

Meds given in an allergic reaction

Epinephrine/Hydrocortisone/Aninophylline/Diphenhydramine

Symptoms of pulmonary embolus

Chest pain/Shortness of breath/Cough/Dyspnea/Tachypnea/Cyanoisis/Hypotension