Shock (physiology)
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In physiology and medicine, shock is "a pathological condition manifested by failure to perfuse or oxygenate vital organs."[1]
Classification
- Cardiogenic shock
- Septic shock
- Hypovolemic 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.[2]
Treatment
Regarding medications for treating shock, "there is not sufficient evidence of any difference between any of the six vasopressors" according to a meta-analysis by the Cochrane Collaboration. [3]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Shock (physiology) (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Vazquez R, Gheorghe C, Kaufman D, Manthous CA (2010). "Accuracy of bedside physical examination in distinguishing categories of shock: a pilot study.". J Hosp Med 5 (8): 471-4. DOI:10.1002/jhm.695. PMID 20945471. Research Blogging.
- ↑ Havel C, Arrich J, Losert H, Gamper G, Müllner M, Herkner H (2011). "Vasopressors for hypotensive shock.". Cochrane Database Syst Rev 5: CD003709. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD003709.pub3. PMID 21563137. Research Blogging.