CARDIAC OUTPUT (CO)-SHOCK

SUMMARY

1. Resting cardiac output is 5-6 L/min.

2. Shock: abnormality in the circulatory system that results in inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation [Definition adapted from Advanced trauma life support. (2018). Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons].

Reference(s)

Barrett, K.E., Barman, S.M., Brooks, H.L., X, J. and Ganong, W.F. (2019). Ganong’s review of medical physiology. 26th ed. New York: Mcgraw-Hill Education