Chapter 33, Shock and Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Mr. B. had sustained a pelvic fracture, which resulted in hemorrhagic shock. Hemorrhagic shock results in vasoconstriction and shunting of blood away from the . gastrointestinal (GI) tract. When the GI tract is hypoperfused, translocation of bacteria . from. the GI tract to the systemic circulation can occur resulting in … ................
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