Cardiovascular System Usually two distinct phases, though the first is not seen in all patients Hyperdynamic phase (sympathetic overactivity) Transient catecholamine 'storm' (particularly adrenaline and noradrenaline) leads to:Intense arterial constriction and...
Respiratory System Neurogenic pulmonary oedema common due to catecholamine surge: Elevated pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure caused by acute LV dysfunction Capillary endothelial damage and increased permeability triggered by endogenous noradrenalinePneumonia,...
Cardiovascular System Usually two distinct phases, though the first is not seen in all patients Hyperdynamic phase (sympathetic overactivity) Transient catecholamine 'storm' (particularly adrenaline and noradrenaline) leads to:Intense arterial constriction and...