obstructive shock

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Related to obstructive shock: distributive shock, cardiogenic shock, septic shock

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obstructive shock - shock caused by obstruction of blood flow

shock - (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor; "loss of blood is an important cause of shock"

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Shock was also categorized into five major types, hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, obstructive shock, distributive shock and septic shock.

A STUDY ON AETIOLOGY AND OUTCOME OF SHOCK IN CHILDREN

Fulminant PE usually manifests as an acute episode characterized by respiratory failure, obstructive shock and/or CA.

USE OF HIGH-DOSE OF UROKINASE DURING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR CLINICALLY SUSPECTED MASSIVE PULMONARY EMBOLISM

For example, septic shock requires the removal and drainage of infected lesions and the immediate use of antibiotics; hypovolemic shock necessitates a blood transfusion; cardiogenic shock requires the amelioration of cardiac function; and obstructive shock necessitates the relief of obstructive factors.