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Neurogenic shock

Can be from spinal cord injury

Neurogenic shock symptoms

Decreased BP

Radiographers response to neurogenic shock

Place patient in supine position (may lift legs if ordered by a physician)

Septic shock

Caused by immune response to bacteria

Septic shock symptoms

Decreased BP

Radiographers response to septic shock

Keep patient warm

Anaphylactic reaction

Hypersensitivity reaction to a substance with a prior history of sensitization; the immune system reacts by releasing histamine and bradykinin which causes vasodilation that leads to blood pooling in the extremities combined with the contraction of smooth muscle of the respiratory tract (may lead to shock

Mild anaphylactic reaction symptoms

Itching

Moderate anaphylactic reaction symptoms

Flushing

Severe anaphylactic reaction symptoms

Shock like symptoms (decreased BP

Radiographers response to anaphylactic reactions

Place patient in semi-fowlers or fowlers position to facilitate breathing

Syncope (fainting)

Loss of consciousness due to lack of blood supply (mild form of shock) because of fright

Orthostatic hypotension

Low BP occurring after a person stands

Syncope symptoms

Pallor

Radiographers response to syncope

Lie patient down

Pulmonary embolus

An occlusion of a pulmonary artery that can be either air

Pulmonary embolus symptoms

Rapid and weak pulse

TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)

Partial occlusion of a cerebral artery and is temporary (often resolves within 24 hours; often a precursor to a full blown stroke

CVA's

(Cerebrovascular Accidents/Strokes)

Signs and symptoms of CVA's

Paralysis on one side

Radiographers response to CVA's

Move patient to a semi-fowlers position

True or false: a stroke may have permanent damage.

True; speech

A CVA is caused by...

A ruptured aneurysm or an occluded cerebral artery causes brain tissue to be denied oxygen resulting in tissue death

Diabetes mellitus is caused by...

The inability of the body to utilize glucose in the bloodstream