Detailed discussion of circulatory shock relevant to emergency department

This lecture explores the critical concept of shock, an acute circulatory failure impairing oxygen utilisation by cells, addressing misconceptions and its complex pathophysiology involving oxygen delivery and consumption mismatches. It will classify shock into hypovolaemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, distributive, and septic types, delving into causes, diagnostic frameworks like ATLS, and evidence-based management strategies including fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, and targeted therapies...