Mechanism of Pediatric Shock and the Stepney Analogy

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Published: Jul 26, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v2-i7-18
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Stepney; Shock; Compensatory phase; Management

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Qadri Adebayo Adeleye
Fellow, Faculty of Paediatrics, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics, Alliance Hospital Abuja, Nigeria Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, James Lind Institute, Geneva, Switzerland

Abstract

Shock is a common paediatric emergency. A deep understanding of its mechanism is important for a favorable outcome. Use of analogy can be a useful teaching tool.


The stepney (spare wheeled-tire) is a widely known accessory in a motor vehicle. It serves as a temporary replacement for regular tires in emergency situations. Such a role is similar to the compensatory phase of shock.


The stepney analogy would be a useful learning aid for medical students and resident medical doctors. It would facilitate the understanding of shock pathophysiology and the need for prompt intervention.

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Adeleye, Q. A. . (2022). Mechanism of Pediatric Shock and the Stepney Analogy. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 2(07), 695–696. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v2-i7-18
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Vol. 2 No. 07 (2022): Volume 02 Issue 07 July 2022
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