Open AccessEtiology, Pathophysiology and Mortality of Shock in Children in Low (Middle) Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Roxanne Assies,
Ilse Snik,
Mercy Kumwenda,
Yamikani Chimalizeni,
Josephine Langton,
Job B. M. van Woensel,
Allan Doctor,
Job C. J. Calis
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of tropical pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.464
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1465-3664
pISSN - 0142-6338
DOI - 10.1093/tropej/fmac053
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , pathophysiology , shock (circulatory) , intensive care medicine , population , pediatrics , environmental health
Shock is a life-threatening condition in children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), with several controversies. This systematic review summarizes the etiology, pathophysiology and mortality of shock in children in LMIC.