Obstructive Shock
Description Treatment ICD-10 code: R57.8 DESCRIPTION Occurs when there is an obstruction to the filling of the right ventricle or an obstruction in blood flow. Clinical signs include hypotension, tachycardia, cold peripheries and distended neck veins. Causes include: cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, acute pulmonary embolism, and severe bronchospasm. TREATMENT Treat the cause. Acute pulmon
ICD-10 code: R57.8
DESCRIPTION
Occurs when there is an obstruction to the filling of the right ventricle or an obstruction in blood flow. Clinical signs include hypotension, tachycardia, cold peripheries and distended neck veins.
Causes include:
- cardiac tamponade,
- tension pneumothorax,
- acute pulmonary embolism, and
- severe bronchospasm.
TREATMENT
Treat the cause.
Acute pulmonary embolism and cardiac tamponade require urgent consultation with a specialist and referral after initial emergency measures have been taken.
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