Shock is a life –threatening clinical syndrome of cardiovascular system- characterised by---- An acute reduction of effective circulating blood volume [ hypotenshion ] An inadequate perfusion of cells and tissues [ hypoperfusion ]
True or secondary shock Circulatory imbalance between oxygen supply and oxygen requirements at cellular level . Initial or primary shock It is used for transient and usually a benign vasovagal attack resulting from sudden reduction of venous return to the heart caused by neurogenic vasodilatation and peripheral pooling of blood .