Profound shock
Type: Symptom
Definition
A catastrophic, systemic drop in blood pressure that deprives vital organs of oxygen.
Clinical Details
The continuous, massive release of bacterial exotoxins into the bloodstream causes widespread destruction of endothelial cells lining the blood vessels. The body's entire vascular system becomes highly leaky, allowing vital blood plasma to hemorrhage into surrounding tissues. The heart rapidly fails to maintain pressure, resulting in irreversible multiorgan failure.