The Pathophysiology of Shock

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Updated 15 Sep 2023
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In part 1 of this series on the recognition and management of shock, clinical educator Joanne Reading discusses the definition of shock, anaerobic metabolism, metabolic acidosis, failure of the sodium/potassium pump and cellular structural derangement.

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Last updated15 Sep 2023

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