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What is the treatment for cardiogenic shock? {Ans: reduce pulmonary edema, increase systemic BP and CO, prevent or control dysrhythmias, intubate and ventilate, decrease demand, protect airway, thrombolytic therapy, IABP, percutaneous LVAD, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, revascularization (angioplasty, CABG), vasopressors, inotropic agents, diuretics, hemodynamic monitoring, aortic counterpulsation, percutaneous LVAD, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation}How should chest tube care be managed? {Ans: }What are some assessment findings of an uncomplicated thoracic aortic aneurysm? {Ans: hoarseness, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, neck vein distention, heart failure, lump in throat sensation, BP difference of >15 between arms, peripheral pulses different between sides; often asymptomatic}What is the treatment for a rib fracture or flail chest? {Ans: preventing and treating hypoxemia}What do heart failure symptoms result from? {Ans: impaired ventricular function}What does a partially compensated ABG mean? {Ans: abnormal pH with 2 abnormal values (PaCO2 and HCO3 in opposite directions)}What is normal range for PAS? {Ans: 20-30 mmHg}What labs are found in HHS? {Ans: BS > 600; pH >7.3; serum osmolality >320; slightly elevated anion gap}What can cause a hyperglycemic state? {Ans: increased cortisol production, release of cytokines/mediators in response to stress/infection/trauma, invasive devices and mechanical ventilation, overfeeding combined