Shock
Shock is one of the most common diagnosis in critical care, affecting over one-third of the patients in ICU.
Lectures
To learn more about shock, see the following presentation:
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Additional Reading
For review of recent trials on shock, visit 
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To learn specifically about septic shock, refer to Sepsis.
What should you be able to answer after reviewing shock?
- Definition and types of shock
- Vasopressors
- Resuscitation
References
- Vincent JL, De Backer D. Circulatory shock. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2013; 369: 1726-1734.
- Myburgh JA, Mythen MG. Resuscitation fluids.The New England Journal of Medicine. 2013; 369: 1243-1251.
- Hollenberg SM. Vasoactive drugs in circulatory shock. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2011; 183: 847-855.
- De Backer D, Biston P, Devriendt J, Madl C, Chochrad D, Aldecoa C, Brasseur A, Defrance P, Gottignies P, Vincent JL, Investigators SI. Comparison of dopamine and norepinephrine in the treatment of shock. N Engl J Med. Mar 4 2010; 362(9):779-789.
