Thursday, 15 November 2018

Neurogenic shock

This is a type of distributive shock caused by massive trauma to the nervous system. Huge amounts of fluid leave the vasculature and enter tissues spaces throughout the body.

There is a significant reduction in the volume of blood circulating around the cardiovascular system. The blood pressure falls and and the pulse rate will often increase to compensate.

In distributive shock, fluid is lost from the circulatory system, but it remains inside the body.

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