After falling from a 10 feet ladder, a patient is brought to the emergency department. The patient is alert, reports back pain, and difficulty moving the lower extremities. Which additional observation is an indication the patient may be experiencing neurogenic shock?

After falling from a 10 feet ladder, a patient is brought to the emergency department. The patient is alert, reports back pain, and difficulty moving the lower extremities. Which additional observation is an indication the patient may be experiencing neurogenic shock? Correct Answer Bradycardia

Explanation:

  • Neurogenic shock is an emergency situation caused by impaired blood circulation due to trauma of spine.
  • It leads to the drastic drop in blood pressure. Symptoms includes fainting, nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, anxiety, pale skin, dizziness etc.
  • In severe patients - bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia, feeble pulse and cyanosis is seen.
  • Bradycardia is seen in neurogenic shock because the blood vessels are relaxed and so the heart doesn't beat fast.
  • Skin remains warm in the neurogenic shock.

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