Credits Hours: 1.00

Course Description:
Some degree of shock can accompany any medical emergency. This course will explain the components and functions of blood and the consequential capillary-cellular relationship for a patient in shock, describe the pathophysiology in the developmental stages of shock, and formulate a plan for assessment and management of a patient in shock.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe shock, outlining the factors necessary to achieve adequate tissue oxygenation.
• Explain the components and functions of blood and the consequential capillary-cellular relationship for a patient in shock.
• Describe the pathophysiology in the developmental stages of the various types of shock.
• Formulate a plan for assessment and management of a patient experiencing shock.