Neurogenic shock in acute spinal injury is due to
Correct Answer: Loss of sympathetic tone
Description: Neurogenic shock presents with hypotension, anormal hea rate or bradycardia and warm peripheries.This is due to unopposed vagal tone resulting from cervical spinal cord injury at or above the level of sympathetic outflow (T1/T5). It should be treated with inotropic suppo,and care should be taken to avoid fluid overloadBailey and love 27e pg: 352
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