Understanding Distributive Shock CEN Review 2018
WHAT IS DISTRIBUTIVE AND ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? Distributive shock is defined as an abnormal distribution of intravascular volume as a result of (1) decreased sympathetic tone, (2) increased vascular permeability, (3) pooling of blood in venous, capillary beds. What does this mean? The heart (pump) and volume (blood) is adequate, but the fluid is not in …
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