In Distributive shock Systemic vascular resistance and venous pressure are low ( because of vasodilation)
All other parameters are high
Distributive Shock Symptoms
Vasodilation
Warm peripheries
Hypotension
Causes of Distributive Shock are
Anaphylaxis
High spinal cord injury
Septic shock
Toxic Shock Syndrome
The distributive shock from adrenal insufficiency occurs due to decreased alpha-1 receptor expression on arterioles secondary to cortisol deficiency, which results in vasodilation. This is seen in patients on chronic steroids that are stopped suddenly.