- Distributive shock is theresult of whole-body vasodilation and increased vascularpermeability. The most commonform of distributive shock results from a severe whole-bodyallergic reaction called anaphylaxis, or a severe infection in theblood known as sepsis. In addition to constriction of the airways,chemicals such as histamine and cytokines which are released duringthe reaction cause systemic vasodilation and increased blood vesselpermeability.
- Describe how this would bedangerous to the survival of brain tissue. Your answer shouldinclude the consequences of respiratory impact, systemicvasodilation, and vascular permeability.
During prolonged steroid treatment, the adrenal glandsdrastically reduce cortisol production. One of the many roles ofcortisol is to upregulate alpha-1 receptors in the body. How coulddistributive shock occur if a patient who had been on long-termsteroids was suddenly taken off them?
