Concept Mapping

The concept map is used as a learning and teaching technique which visually illustrates the

relationships between concepts and ideas. Often represented in circles or boxes, concepts are

linked by words and phrases that explain the connection between the ideas, helping students

organize andstructure their thoughts to further understandinformation anddiscover new

relationships. Most concept maps representa hierarchicalstructure, with the overall, broad

concept first with connected sub-topics, more specific concepts, following.

In case of shock, a patient experiences perfusion which results in decreased blood flow to all

areas of the body.