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Anaphylactic, neurogenic and septic shock

Afaf Ahmed Lotfy ID:1311

Introduction:

Distributive shock:

It is characterized by peripheral vasodilatation; it is the most frequent form of shock.

Types of distributive shock:

1) Anaphylactic shock: It's a shock which is most often caused by an allergy to food, insect bites, or
certain medications.

Specific Manifestation:

• Swelling of the mouth
• Tight feeling in the throat and difficulty breathing
• Hives.
• Vomiting.
• Dizziness.
• Fainting.
• Rapid heartbeat.

Treatment:

Treatment contains fluids, steroids, and antihistamines (drugs used to treat allergic reactions). 1

2) Neurogenic shock: Neurogenic shock is a life-threatening condition caused by irregular blood
circulation in the body. Trauma or injury to the spine can cause this disruption.

Neurogenic shock causes:

• Injury or trauma to the spinal cord.
• car accidents that cause central nervous system damage or spinal cord injury.
• sport injuries causing trauma to the spine.

• gunshot wounds to the spine.

• improper administration of anesthesia to the spinal cord.

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