Shock

Objectives:

1. Identify the key history and physical exam findings important to the diagnosis of shock in children
2. Review laboratory findings important in the diagnosis and management of shock in children
3. Review the types of shock including hypovolemic, distributive, neurogenic, cardiogenic, obstructive, dissociative, and anaphylactic
4. Review algorithms and guidelines for the management of shock in children

Articles:

• Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2020. Scott L Weiss, et al.
• Peds in Review: Shock 2010. Phoebe Yager and Natan Noviski
• Peds in Review In Brief: Cardiogenic Shock Sathyaseelan Subramaniamand Maia Rutman
• Peds in Review: Anaphylaxis 2008. Kirk H. Waibel
• Open Pediatrics Journal: Neurogenic Shock 2013. Elizabeth Mack

Additional Resources:

• Initial Resuscitation Algorithm for Children
• CHOP Pathway: Severe Sepsis
  • Emergency Room
  • ICU
  • For Cardiac Patients
  • Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Choices
• CHOP Pathway: Trauma Resuscitation
• Open Pediatrics Video Series: Shock
  • Accompanying PDF Summarizing Key Points

Self-Assessment:

Coming soon!