R57.0Dagger codeAsterisk code

Cardiogenic shock

Shock, not elsewhere classified

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GuidelinesCardiogenic ShockDescription General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: R57.0 DESCRIPTION Patients are hypotensive, cold and clammy and their pulse rate may be variable. Causes include an acute myocardial infarction, myocardial contusion, myocarditis, dysrhythmias, valvular heart disease, aortic dissecting aneurysm etc. Consult with specialist and consider referring patients after initial emergency measures
GuidelinesShockDescription Emergency Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: R57.0-2/R57.8-9/T79.4/T78.2/Y57.9 DESCRIPTION Shock is a life-threatening condition characterised by any evidence of inadequate organ perfusion. Signs and symptoms of shock in adults Low blood pressure (systolic BP < 80 mmHg) is the key sign of shock Weak and rapid pulse Rapid shallow breathing Low urine output Restlessness and altered ment