RNCHAMPS (pronounced "R, N, champs") is a mnemonic acronym used to recall the types of shock.
[1] Its utility in distinguishing types of shock has been discussed in medical literature and reference material concerning emergency medicine,[1] emergency medical services,[2] fire rescue,[3] and specialized courses such as the Comprehensive Advanced Life Support Program.
[4] The Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program uses a slightly different acronym called "SHRIMPCAN.
"[4] This acronym adds the letter "I", which stands for "Ingestions" (drug overdoses).
The remainder of the letters in the acronym stand for the same components as the RNCHAMPS mnemonic.