Distributive shock

Distributive shock

Distributive shock is defined by hypotension and generalized tissular hypoxia. This form of relative hypovolemia is the result of blood vessel dilation.[1] Septic shock is the major cause[2], but there are other examples as well.

Examples

Examples of this form of shock are:

  • Septic shock - This is caused by an overwhelming infection leading to vasodilation, such as by Gram negative bacteria i.e. Escherichia coli which releases an endotoxin which produces adverse biochemical, immunological and occasionally neural mechanisms which are harmful to the body. Although tissues are being hyperperfused due to the massive vasodilation, the hypotensive state of the individual, paired with the massive inflammation found in septic shock, causes a reduction in tissular oxygen extraction (tissular hypoxia). Resultingly, [[SvO2]] levels are very high.

Septic shock is treated by antibiotics, fluid replacement, and vasoconstrictors.

References

  1. ^ "Shock: Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition". http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch024/ch024a.html. 
  2. ^ Mitchell, Richard Sheppard; Kumar, Vinay; Abbas, Abul K.; Fausto, Nelson. "Chapter 4". Robbins Basic Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders. ISBN 1-4160-2973-7. 

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