Mechanistic Classification of Shock

Question 1

includes hemorrhage and traumatic shock. The
operating mechanism is that of inadequate blood or plasma volume.

Answer 1

Hypovolemic Shock

Question 2

shock resulting from myocardial infarction. The
failure of myocardial pump due to intrinsic myocardial damage

Answer 2

Cardiogenic Shock

Question 3

– associated with toxemia and septicemia,
including endotoxemia (endotoxic shock). Endothelial cell injury causes
the initiation of disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Answer 3

Septic or Toxic Shock

Question 4

resulting from severe fright, pain and trauma without
hemorrhage.

Answer 4

Neurogenic Shock

Question 5

as a result of massive degranulation of mast cells
following antigen-antibody interaction

Answer 5

Anaphylactic Shock