A Basic Algorithmic Approach to a Patient With Shock in the Emergency Department

3 Pages Posted: 2 Oct 2019

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Habib Md Reazaul Karim

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar

Date Written: September 21, 2019

Abstract

Shock is one of the most common presentations in the emergency department, having significant mortality and morbidity. The shock may be the presentation for varied causes. Furthermore, the shock is also of different types. Their management also differs considerably. This poses a dilemma in the management approach of such patients. The present basic and brief write-up is intended for the paramedical, nursing, and residents working in the emergency departments and related subjects to guide in such a situation. It is advisable to read in details about shock, specific types of shocks, and their management from other elaborative articles and text-books.

Keywords: Shock, Emergency Department; Management; Algorithm

Suggested Citation

Karim, Habib Md Reazaul, A Basic Algorithmic Approach to a Patient With Shock in the Emergency Department (September 21, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3457779 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3457779

Habib Md Reazaul Karim (Contact Author)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar ( email )

Devipur
Deoghar
DEOGHAR, Jharkhand 814152
India
9612372585 (Phone)

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