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Obstructive Shock

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockHypotensionTachycardiaReduced Cardiac OutputAvoid PEEPAvoid HypovolemiaPneumothoraxHypoxiaCyanosisDyspneaPulmonary HypertensionAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid HypervolemiaAvoid HypoxiaAvoid HypotensionAvoid Positive Pressure VentilationPreload DependentRight Ventricular Failure

Pathophysiology

Obstructive shock is low cardiac output from a mechanical obstruction outside the heart itself — the pump works and the volume is there, but something will not let the heart fill or eject. Cardiac...

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