Abstract
Shock can be defined as that state in which the metabolic demands of the cells (primarily oxygen) are not met by the supply of nutrients from the body. This results in metabolic dysfunction of cellular activities and is reversible when treated aggressively in the early state but when allowed to continue results in cellular death, organ damage and death of the patient. Although commonly associated with hypotension, shock may be present without hypotension and may not necessarily be present with hypotension.
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Jacocks, M.A. (1993). Shock. In: General Surgery. Oklahoma Notes. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0454-8_2
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