clinical-caseEN
👤 Marcus, 14, looks "fine" at triage
Warm flushed skin. Bounding pulses. Cap refill instant. BP 85/40.
"Good perfusion" — right? Wrong.
Pulse pressure: 45 mmHg (wide). Flash cap refill. Bounding pulses. All four signs point to WARM SHOCK — vascular collapse masquerading as good perfusion.
Treatment: Norepinephrine to restore vascular tone. "WARM needs the SQUEEZE."
The child who looks best can be the sickest.