International Journal of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

APPROACH TO SHOCK

SHOCK:

•RESULTS FROM THE WIDESPREAD FAILURE OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM TO OXYGENATE AND NOURISH THE BODY ADEQUATELY. (ROSEN)

              SHOCK:

•IS CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY THAT CREATES AN IMBALANCE BETWEEN TISSUE OXYGEN SUPPLY (DELIVERY) AND OXYGEN DEMAND (CONSUMPTION). (TINTINALLI)

MORTALITY:

 •Septic shock has an estimated mortality of 40% to 60%.

 •Cardiogenic shock has an estimated mortality of 36% to 56%.4

 •Approximately 30% to 45% of patients with septic shock and 60% to 90% of patients with cardiogenic shock die      within 1 month of presentation.

Author(s):

Dr. Abubaker El Haj

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