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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) results from activation of the clotting cascade and may lead to blockage of the arterial microcirculation by microemboli. Fibrin and platelets are consumed excessively, with resultant spontaneous haemorrhages into the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, mouth and nose. Sequelae of shock A continued low blood pressure produces a series of irreversible changes, so that the patient may die in spite of treatment. The lack of oxygen affects all the vital organs.
Chlorphenamine) may be given. For milder reactions, aliquots of 1 mL of 1:10 000 adrenaline are given and titrated to effect. Monitoring and subsequent management The severely shocked patient should be admitted to an intensive care ward where continuous supervision by specially trained nursing staff is available. As well as careful clinical surveillance, the following need to be monitored. • Core temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure. • Hourly urine output (via a urinary catheter).
Cerebral hypoperfusion results in confusion or coma. • Cutaneous hypoperfusion in all except septic shock results in cold, clammy and pale skin. • Renal hypoperfusion results in reduced glomerular filtration, with oliguria or anuria. As renal ischaemia progresses, tubular necrosis may occur, and profound ischaemia may lead to cortical necrosis (see Chapter 41). • Coronary hypoperfusion resulting in cardiac failure and arrest. • Pulmonary capillaries may reflect the changes in the systemic circulation with transudation of fluid resulting in pulmonary oedema, hampering oxygen transfer and causing further arterial hypoxaemia and thus tissue hypoxia.