Shock (physiology)

In physiology and medicine, shock is "a pathological condition manifested by failure to perfuse or oxygenate vital organs."

Classification

• Cardiogenic shock
• Septic shock
• Hypovolemic shock
  • Hemorrhagic shock
  • Traumatic shock

Diagnosis

The physical examination, by estimating skin temperature and central venous pressure (>7 cmH₂O), can frequently distinguish the type of shock that a patient has.