What is SHOCK? “a transition between life and death” mitochondria are first to be affected in shock The “canaries in the coalmine” Widespread failure of the circulatory system to oxygenate and nourish the body leading to systemic inflammation, organ dysfunction, and death

 What is SHOCK?

•  “a transition between life and death”
• mitochondria are first to be affected in shock
  • The “canaries in the coalmine”
• Widespread failure of the circulatory system to oxygenate and nourish the body leading to systemic inflammation, organ dysfunction, and death