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Shock (cont.)

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Shock is a culmination of multiple organ systems in the body that have failed or are in the process of failing. Even with the best of care, there is a significant risk of death.

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Author: Benjamin C. Wedro, MD, FAAEM

Editor: Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD


Last Editorial Review: 9/18/2007

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Shock - Treatment

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Shock, Distributive »

Shock is defined as a clinical syndrome due to inadequate tissue perfusion that results in end-organ dysfunction.

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