Shock : Emergency Learning : Note

Definition of Shock:

Shock is a clinical syndrome which occurs
when there is an abnormality of the circulatory
system that results in inadequate organ perfusion
and tissue oxygenation.


Types of shock

1. Hypovolaemic

2. Cardiogenic – AMI,Cardiomyopathy

3. Distributive
Neurogenic
Septic
Anaphylactic

4. Obstructive – T.P/thorax,C.Tamponade


HYPOVOLAEMIC SHOCK

Most common cause of shock in the trauma
patient

Haemorrhage is defined as an acute loss of
circulating blood volume

Normal blood volume in adult : 7% of body weight
Normal blood volume in child. : 80mls/kg