Shock is the condition in which the circulatory supply is Insufficient to meet the body’s metabolic needs.
Tissue hypoperfusion can be realized through three mechanisms: the reduction of global blood mass, maldistribution of circulating mass and primitive heart pump deficit.
The most prominent symptoms during shock are pallor, cold extremities, tachycardia, possible hypotension, possible arrhythmias, Contraction of diuresis, fever.
Procedures and treatments
In the case of hypovolemic shock, immediate infusion of saline or Ringer’s solution is required. In the case, however, of septic shock, antibiotic therapy must be given. If, finally, it is cardiogenic shock, administer Dobutamine.
Source: Mediserve‘s Medical Emergencies in Pediatrics.
