Refractory Shock | Critical Care Medicine Section - ACEP
Jul 3, 2025 · Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is used in cases of refractory shock when initial therapies are insufficient to achieve hemodynamic stability. The utility is primarily in …
Refractory Shock - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Refractory shock is a potentially fatal manifestation of cardiovascular failure with inadequate response to vasopressors characterized by poor tissue perfusion, hypotension, and organ failure.
Shock & vasoactive medications - EMCrit Project
Jun 17, 2024 · Left untreated, shock will progress to multi-organ failure and death. However, shock is often reversible, thereby avoiding death. The importance of promptly diagnosing …
Refractory Shock: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook - Biology ...
Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the complexities of refractory shock, including its physiological progression, hemodynamic patterns, and factors influencing patient outcomes.
What Is Refractory Shock and How Is It Treated?
Nov 26, 2025 · Refractory shock is a life-threatening medical condition where the body’s circulatory system fails to maintain adequate blood flow to tissues despite aggressive, …
Refractory Shock - MD Searchlight
Severe shock that persists despite different medications, oxygen therapy, and fluid replenishment is known as refractory shock. Shock management usually starts with supplying fluids and …
Management of Refractory Vasodilatory Shock - ScienceDirect
Aug 1, 2018 · Refractory shock is a lethal manifestation of cardiovascular failure defined by an inadequate hemodynamic response to high doses of vasopressor medications. Approximately …