The Pathophysiology of Shock

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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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Joanne Reading is a clinical educator at the Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU. She holds a critical care graduate certificate and a Master of Health Science, with a focus on education. Joanne is passionate about ensuring that education is entertaining as it fosters critical thinking, and runs her own nursing education website at ‘Blogging for your Noggin’.
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First Published25 April 2023
Updated25 April 2023
Expires
25 April 2025
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Clinical Assessment
Paramedicine
Critical Care