PATHOGENESIS OF ENDOTOXIN AND TRAUMATIC SHOCK: ROLE OF THE CAPILLARIES AND SMALL BLOOD VESSELS.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the role of capillaries and small blood vessels in traumatic and endotoxin shocks and to bring forth the basic elements of cardiovascular upset. The capillaries and small blood vessels appear to be the most sensitive organs in shock. The early histologic changes consisting of vesiculation and metabolic disturbances take place before any severe vascular damage is encountered. The intracapillary fibrin formation and thrombi ensue for onset of irreversible shock. This evaluation helps to facilitate the earliest therapeutic measures in shock. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0677357

Entities

People

  • Charles C. Berdjis
  • James A. Vick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Blood
  • Blood Vessels
  • Body Fluids
  • Endotoxins
  • Fluids And Secretions
  • Hemic And Immune Systems
  • Microvessels
  • Pathogenesis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Traumatic Shock

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Educational Psychology