Clinical Management of Shock : The Science and Art of Physiological Restoration

Shock is a physiological state of war! From a healthcare provider perspective, the word "shock" is associated with a mixed array of feelings, including dread, well-founded fear, and deep respect. The physiological state of shock is well recognized for the associated destructive consequence...

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Other Authors: Stawicki, Stanislaw P. (Editor), Swaroop, Mamta (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2020
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