Table 1

Classifying microcirculatory flow abnormalities in distributive shock

Class

Capillary hemodynamics

Disease states observed in

I

Stagnant

Pressure guided resuscitation from sepsis

II

Continuous/capillary fall-out

On-pump CABG surgery, ECMO

III

Continuous/stagnant

Resuscitated sepsis, reperfusion injury, sickle cell crises, malaria

IV

Hyperdynamic/stagnant

Resuscitated sepsis

V

Hyperdynamic

Resuscitated sepsis, exercise

CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

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