Pediatric shock

Arikan A. A., Citak A.

SIGNA VITAE, cilt.3, sa.1, ss.13-23, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 3 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2217/14750708.5.4.405
  • Dergi Adı: SIGNA VITAE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.13-23
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: shock, child, etiology, treatment, REFRACTORY SEPTIC SHOCK, CASE-FATALITY RATE, FLUID RESUSCITATION, SEVERE SEPSIS, MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE, ARGININE-VASOPRESSIN, INTRACARDIAC SURGERY, HEMODYNAMIC SUPPORT, VASODILATORY SHOCK, HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Millions of children die of shock due to various etiologies each year. Shock is a state of circulatory dysfunction where the metabolic demands of the tissue cannot be met by the circulation. Several different etiologies from hypovolemia to severe infection can result in shock. This review focuses on the definition of different types of shock seen in children and summarizes treatment strategies for the acute care practitioner based on pertinent recent literature. Early recognition and timely intervention are critical for successful treatment of pediatric shock. A strong index of suspicion by the treating clinician and early fluid resuscitation followed by ongoing assessment and timely transfer to a higher level of care can make the difference between life and death for the child who presents in shock.