[3] Neurogenic shock is a potentially devastating complication, leading to organ dysfunction and death if not promptly recognized and treated.

[2] Neurogenic shock can result from severe central nervous system damage (brain injury, cervical or high thoracic spinal cord).

Neurogenic shock's presentation includes:[7][8] - warm and pink skin - labored breathing - low blood pressure - dizziness - anxiety - history of trauma to head or upper spine.

'This SNS response is effected via release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, and signs of these neurotransmitters' activity are typically absent where shock is of neurogenic origin.

The resulting loss of sympathetic tone, which plays a major role in other forms of shock, is responsible for the unique and atypical features mentioned above.