🚨 Understanding Cardiogenic Shock Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition where the heart struggles to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Here's a concise guide: 🔹 Approach: - Symptoms: Altered LOC, dyspnea, tachycardia, crackles, weak pulses, cool extremities, decreased capillary refill time. - Management: Airway (O2/BiPAP/Intubation), Breathing (consider Lasix for pulmonary edema), Circulation (IV access, central and arterial line). 🔹 Causes: - Damage to the heart muscle or incre