Is postural tachycardia or postural hypotension a better test for detecting circulatory shock?

Report By: Tim Osborne - Locum SHO
Institution: Medacs
Date Submitted: 4th October 2012
Last Modified: 4th October 2012
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients with possible circulatory shock], is [it better to elicit postural tachycardia or postural hypotension], to [detect haemodynamic compromise]?