The Circulation
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Adequate systemic perfusion is the endpoint of shock resuscitation and the therapeutic goal in all critically ill patients. In view of this, it is important to remember that it is not the numbers on a monitor (e.g. arterial blood pressure, cardiac output) but mostly clinical signs which determine whether systemic blood flow is adequate or not. The skin, mental state, kidneys and the general appearance are readily available bedside indicators to assess the adequacy of systemic perfusion.
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