Neonatal Shock is a complex syndrome where circulatory function is not able to supply sufficient amount of oxygen and other nutrients to tissues to meet metabolic demands.As shock progresses, it results in the failure of infant’s compensatory mechanisms and causes huge cellular damage. It also causes irreversible injury to vital organs that can further lead to death. It mainly occurs in babies with low birth weight, especially in first few days of their birth.
A number of factors can cause Neonatal Shock, namely:
The signs and symptoms of Neonatal Shock include:
Therapy for neonatal shock depends on the underlying cause. Therefore, it is very important to recognise the reason for shock so that treatment can be given accordingly. The various treatment options for shock are:
