A Basic Algorithmic Approach to a Patient With Shock in the Emergency Department
3 Pages Posted: 2 Oct 2019
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
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