Diagnosis and treatment of cardiogenic shock in children / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Cardiogenic shock is caused by dysfunction of the cardiac pump,resulting in multiple or-gan failure and metabolic disturbances. Because of its rapid onset,various manifestations,rapid progress and high mortality rate,it becomes one of the critical diseases in pediatrics. Early diagnosis and active treatment is the key to improve prognosis. The application of hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory assist devices play an increasingly important role in the treatment of cardiogenic shock in children.