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Shock in Children: Pathophysiology & Classification by LUIS FRANCISCO GUERRERO MARTÍNEZ is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Shock in children is defined as a significant reduction in tissue perfusion leading to decreased oxygen delivery, with unique physiological responses making early recognition challenging. The body compensates through mechanisms affecting cardiac output, stroke volume, and systemic vascular resistance, with shock progressing through stages from compensated to irreversible if untreated. Four main types of shock are identified: hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive, each with distinct charact

Author

LUIS FRANCISCO GUERRERO MARTÍNEZ

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EN