Overview
This course covers the types and mechanisms of shock, including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive shock. Students will learn about the causes and stages of shock, as well as the different types of distributive shock such as neurogenic, anaphylactic, and septic shock. The course also delves into the compensatory and progressive stages of shock, discussing mechanisms like the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Axis System and the Reverse Stress-Relaxation of the Circulatory System. The intended audience for this course includes medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the physiological responses to shock. The teaching method involves detailed explanations and illustrations to aid in comprehension.
Syllabus
Types, Mechanisms & Stages of Shock
OBSTRUCTIVE SHOCK
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
DISTRIBUTIVE SHOCK:
Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
OBSTRUCTIVE SHOCK:
Syncope; Vasovagal shock.
PROGRESSIVE STAGE OF SHOCK:
REFRACTORY IRREVERSIBLE STAGE:
Post mortem findings in these patients.
Taught by
Dr. Najeeb Lectures