Demonstration should include
- identifying causes of shock
- explaining the pathophysiology associated with hypoperfusion
- following the accepted steps to treat a patient with these symptoms.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does an EMT determine whether a patient is in compensated or decompensated shock?
- What are the three components of the cardiovascular system, and how does the failure of each result in shock?
- How do the interventions an EMT can perform for a patient in shock help support perfusion?