21/Oct/2024
Uncomplicated circulatory shock: a narrative review
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0775
ABSTRACT Circulatory shock is a common fatal condition. Despite this, information on this syndrome in the current medical literature is fragmented and esoteric. Adherence to each basic element of care can have a profound impact on patient outcomes. Disturbances in pumping (cardiogenic), content/container relationship (hypovolemic and vasoplegic), or blockage in blood circulation (obstructive) can induce tissue hypoperfusion, causing hemodynamic shock. If not quickly reversed, hypoperfusion progresses to irreversible multi-organ failure. The course can be fatal even before reaching this stage […]
Keywords: Adrenal insufficiency; Anaphylaxis; Cardiac output; Cardiac tamponade; Fluid therapy; Hemodynamic monitoring; Hemodynamics; Intensive care units; Pulmonary embolism; Shock; Shock, cardiogenic; Shock, hemorrhagic; Shock, septic