Optimizing fluid therapy in shock

Purpose of review Shock, best defined as acute circulatory failure is classified into four major groups, namely hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive (vasodilatory). The purpose of this review is to provide a practical approach to fluid optimization in patients with the four types of shock. Recent findings Large-volume fluid resuscitation has traditionally been regarded as the cornerstone of resuscitation of shocked patients....