Priorities in the management of profound shock

Surg Clin North Am. 1996 Aug;76(4):645-60. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70474-6.

Abstract

This article discusses many of the aspects of profound shock, including historical perspectives on the concept of shock, the meaning of profound shock, and pathophysiology in shock. Organ systems in shock and methods of shock management also are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Heart / physiopathology
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Liver / injuries
  • Lung / physiopathology
  • Microcirculation
  • Resuscitation
  • Shock / etiology
  • Shock / physiopathology*
  • Shock / therapy
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications*
  • Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology