CC was suffering from hypovolemic shock. It was brought about by the sudden loss of body fluids, which were caused by the frontal contusion, and fractured clavicle and ribs resultant from the car accident. An array of symptoms can also confirm the shock that he exhibited. These include rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness and rapid, shallow breathing. Moreover, CC’s positive response to fluid transfusion, which is the first-line of treatment for hypovolemic shock, further substantiates that he experienced a hypovolemic shock. However, it is essential to note that before administering treatment, it is vital to factor other clinical findings to prevent a differential diagnosis. Those helpful in confirming this type of shock comprise cold and pale skin, and blue lips and fingernails that are indicative of an insufficient amount of blood in the body hence temperature is unregulated, and oxygen is not transported throughout the body (Banasik & Copstead, 2018). Moreover, little or no urine output illustrates, generally, the limited amount of body fluids.
A bacterial infection causes septic shock, and in CC’s case, this might stem from his many open wounds and invasive lines. Early signs of septic shock are fever often higher than 38ºC, hypothermia, rapid breathing and a fast heart rate (Banasik & Copstead, 2018). On the other hand, symptoms indicative of severe septic shock include decreased urine output, breathing difficulties, confusion, and cyanosis on the lips. Sepsis can cause a variety of life-threatening conditions, such as the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), which can be fatal. This is because a septic infection is characterized by widespread tissue injury and systemic inflammation that leads to the dysfunction of one organ. The infection then spreads to the next organ, thereby leading to MODS.
Reference
Banasik, J. L., & Copstead, L.C. (Ed.). (2018). Pathophysiology. Sanders.