Ep 208: Crisis Checklist for Neurogenic Shock

In this episode, we’re going to continue discussing our crisis checklists and the ones that relate to distributive shock specifically. Let’s talk about what happens during neurogenic shock by discussing a case involving a 34-year-old male that came into the ER after a motor vehicle crash. We’ll talk about what you should do if you face this scenario and lay out the checklist to help prioritize care for this patient.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:

• The details for today’s case study and how to set priorities. (3:00)


• Pathophysiology of neurogenic shock. (6:28)


• The signs and symptoms that come along with this. (9:43)


• Breaking down the treatment needed. (13:45)


• Things to be worried about. (17:26)


• Vasopressor support, (21:15)


• Differential diagnoses we should be considering. (26:50)

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