Obstructive shock. Obstructive shock occurs when blood can’t get where it needs to go. A pulmonary embolism is one condition that may cause an interruption to blood flow.

Obstructive shock. This type of shock happens when your great vessels or your heart gets obstructed. ... Shock can occur from trauma and other incidents that can’t be controlled.

Obstructive shock: Shock due to a blockage of a major blood vessel or the heart; Neurogenic shock is a subtype of distributive shock. It is often a side effect of a spine injury.