RT Book, Section A1 Gill, Gurwinder A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1135743733 T1 Shock States T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259641770 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135743733 RD 2024/03/28 AB Shock is a medical condition in which there is decreased perfusion to tissues resulting in injury to the cells. It is characterized by a mismatch between oxygen delivery and oxygen demand. Subsequently, inflammatory markers are released that further hinder tissue perfusion and result in organ failure or death if not immediately rectified. In some situations, correction of the underlying cause may lead to reversal of this state. However, at times it is irreversible and may progress to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and ultimately death.