title: Shock. A century of progress.
abstract: The word shock has been used for at least a century in all clinical disciplines to describe a progressive but gradual collapse of vital organ functions. Important initial steps in understanding the problem began at the turn of the century by two means: clear clinical descriptions and the initiation of research into etiology and treatment. The growth of shock treatment and its promising future are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001810:Blood Volume; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000150:complications; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012769:Shock / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*