Distributive Shock Essay

Distributive shock is the decrease in intravascular volume caused by dilation of the vessels and capillaries. It is important to note that there is no actual fluid loss or blood from the vessels but only lost of volume.This volume has become inadequate to fill the increased size and capacity of the vessels. In some cases they dilate so much that capillaries will actually become permeable, allowing fluid out of the capillaries.This leakage causes a reduction in the pre-load, which reduces stroke volume, cardiac output, and systolic blood pressure. Now there is three forms of distributive shock: septic, Neurogenic, and Anaphylactic shock.