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01-12-2012 | Review

Clinical review: Circulatory shock - an update: a tribute to Professor Max Harry Weil

Authors: Jean-Louis Vincent, Can Ince, Jan Bakker

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

Circulatory shock is common and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Appropriate shock treatment relies on a good understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying shock. In this article, we provide an update on the description, classification, and management of shock states built on foundations laid by Dr Max Harry Weil, a key early contributor to this field.
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Metadata
Title
Clinical review: Circulatory shock - an update: a tribute to Professor Max Harry Weil
Authors
Jean-Louis Vincent
Can Ince
Jan Bakker
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 6/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11510

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