What is the cause of shock in children?

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The sudden shock of a child is certainly a terrible thing for parents. "Shock, coma and syncope" are not independent diseases, nor are they the names of diseases, nor are they the same diseases. They are three different risk states, with different etiology, clinical manifestations, risk levels and treatment methods. Now, let's take a look at the causes of shock in children? Let's introduce the related knowledge of the field.

What is the cause of shock in children?

First, shock is a clinical syndrome caused by various reasons, such as the sharp decrease of effective circulating blood volume, the insufficiency of microcirculation perfusion, the anoxia of tissue cells and abnormal metabolism, organ dysfunction and a series of pathophysiological changes. Shock is the manifestation of a serious disease, and it is one of the critical and dangerous signals. If it is not rescued in time, it can quickly endanger the life of patients.

There are causes of shock, such as acute massive hemorrhage, acute myocardial infarction, severe infection, drug allergy, etc. 2. It was characterized by decreased blood pressure and disturbance of peripheral circulation, such as change of consciousness, apathy, restlessness and slow reaction; His face was pale and his limbs were cold and wet; Shortness of breath, weak pulse, increased or untouchable, blood pressure decreased or undetectable; Oliguria or anuria, etc.

In case of hemorrhagic shock, bleeding, especially active bleeding, take effective hemostatic measures immediately. 2. In the supine position, both lower limbs can be raised slightly, which is beneficial to venous blood return, so as to ensure relatively more cerebral blood supply. If the patient has difficulty breathing, the head and trunk can be raised slightly according to the situation to facilitate breathing. 3. Make sure the airway is unobstructed to prevent suffocation. The neck can be raised and the mandible can be raised to make the head lean back. At the same time, the head of the patient should be tilted to one side to prevent vomiting from being inhaled into the airway and causing asphyxia. 4. Keep warm: shock patients with hypothermia, afraid of cold, should pay attention to keep warm, cover the quilt for patients. But septic shock often accompanied by high fever, should be cooling, can be placed in the neck, groin and other places ice bag, or with alcohol bath, etc. Don't confuse shock, coma and syncope.

matters needing attention

1. Take the supine position immediately and raise both lower limbs to ensure the blood supply of brain tissue as much as possible. 2. Immediately determine whether the airway is unobstructed, and check the breathing and pulse. 3. Untie the tight collar and belt. 4. If the syncope is caused by hypoglycemia, sugar water and food can be given after the consciousness is clear, which can be improved soon. If hypoglycemia is serious and comatose, take lateral position, do not feed water, food or medicine, so as to prevent asphyxia, and call 120. 5. If there is acute hemorrhage or serious arrhythmia, such as patients with high or low heart rate, or recurrent syncope, or syncope time more than 10 minutes, they should immediately call 120 to find out the cause of syncope in the hospital, and carry out treatment.