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Shock is a life-threatening condition caused by inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. The pathophysiology involves mitochondrial dysfunction, lactic acidosis, and an inflammatory response. Clinical features include altered vital signs and mental status, with specific classification and management depending on the underlying etiology such as hemorrhage, sepsis, cardiac failure, or anaphylaxis. Goals of treatment are to optimize oxygen delivery through ventilation, volume resuscitation, and vasopressor
- Author
- Emmanuel Rojith Vaz
- Language
- EN