Interactive Shock Index calculator (HR/SBP). Requires the calculator gadget.
Usage: {{Shock Index Calculator}}
Shock Index
Shock Index
| Parameter
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Value
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| Heart Rate (bpm)
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| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
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| Shock Index (HR/SBP)
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| Interpretation
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| 0.5–0.7
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Normal — Normal physiologic range.
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| 0.7–1.0
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Elevated — May indicate early/compensated shock. Consider further evaluation.
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| 1.0–1.4
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High — Consistent with significant hemodynamic compromise. Consider aggressive resuscitation.
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| >1.4
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Critical — High mortality risk. Immediate intervention required.
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| References
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- Allgower M, Burri C. Shock index. Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1967;92:1947-1950. PMID 5299769.
- Cannon CM et al. Utility of the shock index in predicting mortality in traumatically injured patients. J Trauma. 2009;67:1426-1430. PMID 20009697.
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