Nursing Care of Patients with Neurogenic Shock: Case Study

Authors

  • Khanuengnit Phetcharat Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College
  • Wimonporn Srichote Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College
  • Nadanong Pitchayakoon Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College

Keywords:

Nursing care, Patients with neurogenic shock, Case study

Abstract

           Neurogenic shock occurs as a result of the loss of sympathetic nervous system control. The primary cause is a traumatic spinal cord injury above the level of T6 to C2, which leads to widespread vasodilation, a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance, bradycardia, and low body temperature while the skin of the peripheral extremities may become warm and dry as the blood vessels relax. This leads to a potentially life-threatening complication.     
           This paper describes spinal injury, neurogenic shock treatment, nursing assessment, and the role of nurses in managing neurogenic shock. Comprehensive care for patients experiencing neurogenic shock can be made possible through properly applying such information.

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Published

2023-12-29

How to Cite

Phetcharat, K., Srichote, W., & Pitchayakoon, N. (2023). Nursing Care of Patients with Neurogenic Shock: Case Study. Nursing Journal CMU, 50(4), 252–261. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cmunursing/article/view/264899