Shock is the Condition associated with Circulatory Collapse
Shock is the condition in which there is inadequate flow of oxygenated, blood to the tissues. There is cell hypoxia and inadequate tissue perfusion. The patient has a cold sweaty pallid skin, a weak rapid pulse, irregular breathing, dry mouth, dilated pupils, a decreased level of consciousness, and a reduced flow of urine. Causes include haemorrhage, a decrease in the volume of blood (hypovolaemic shock), reduced activity of the heart (cardiogenic shock), infection (septic shock) and allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock). It may also be due to widespread dilation of the blood vessels so that there is insufficient blood to fill them. This may be caused by the emotional shock due to personal tragedy or disaster (neurogenic shock).
Azeem Farooqui (Biochemist)
