Most common type of shock in surgical practice:-: (A) Cardiogenic, (B) Hypovolemic, (C) Neurogenic, (D) Septic shock
Answer is B. Most common type of shock in surgical practice is hypovolemic shock. HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK Causes of hypovolemic shock: Blood lossQ(Trauma, bleeding) Loss of plasma due to extravascular fluid sequestration in burnsQ Loss of body sodium & water (diarrhea & vomitingQ)