Resuscitation and Shock: Evolving Concepts and Clinical Strategies in Acute Care

Dear Colleagues,

Resuscitation and shock management are foundational elements in emergency and critical care medicine, directly impacting patient survival and outcomes. Despite continuous advances in clinical protocols and technology, the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of shock remain highly complex and time-sensitive.

This Special Issue aims to explore the full continuum of resuscitation science and shock care, from prehospital response and emergency department interventions to intensive care unit (ICU) management. We invite original research, reviews, and clinical studies focusing on topics such as fluid resuscitation strategies, vasopressor use, early goal-directed therapy, biomarkers and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) innovations, trauma-induced shock, and sepsis-related circulatory failure.

We also welcome high-quality studies that enhance pathophysiological understanding and support the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic resuscitation strategies.

By assembling high-quality contributions from experts in emergency medicine, critical care, and trauma, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge, improve clinical outcomes, and further strengthen evidence-based practice in this essential area of acute care.

We look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Efstratios Karagiannidis
Dr. Barbara P. Fyntanidou
Dr. Aikaterini Apostolopoulou
Guest Editors

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