Obstructive shock may be the least common type of shock, but it’s no less critical. As part of Nurse PodCrawl 2024, Bryan Boling and Brandon Oto from the Critical Care Scenarios podcast join host Sarah Lorenzini in this episode to talk about the critical care management of obstructive shock. Together, they walk nurses through a patient scenario, detailing the diagnostic process of obstructive shock due to pulmonary embolism.

Sarah, Bryan and Brandon review the three main causes of obstructive shock: pulmonary embolism, tension pneumothorax, and cardiac tamponade. They also discuss the importance of clinical assessments and diagnostic tools like ultrasound to distinguish between each cause, as well as considerations for treatment.

This episode is the perfect resource for nurses who want to deepen their understanding of obstructive shock. Tune in now to hear insights from three experienced pros!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Patient assessment and key diagnostic tools
• Diagnosing obstructive shock due to pulmonary embolism
• Treating obstructive shock due to pulmonary embolism
• Treatment implications for major causes of obstructive shock
• Diagnosis and treatment of tension pneumothorax
• Treatment strategies for cardiac tamponade
• Key takeaways on obstructive shock management

Check out the rest of Nurse PodCrawl 2024 episodes around cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and distributive shock!

Critical Care Scenarios: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-care-scenarios/id1491559787

How Not to Kill Your Patient: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061

Nurse Dose Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurse-dose-podcast/id1486427611

The Q Word Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-word-podcast/id1407523803

Straight A Nursing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-a-nursing-study-for-nursing-school-exams-nclex/id1210975738

Up My Nursing Game: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-my-nursing-game/id1527032817

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