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SHOCK

SHOCK. What is shock?. Shock is a life-threatening medical condition as a result of insufficient blood flow throughout the body. Shock often accompanies severe injury or illness. .

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SHOCK

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  1. SHOCK

  2. What is shock? Shock is a life-threatening medical condition as a result of insufficient blood flow throughout the body. Shock often accompanies severe injury or illness.

  3. Medical shock is a medical emergency and can lead to other conditions such as lack of oxygen in the body's tissues (hypoxia), heart attack (cardiac arrest) or organ damage. • It requires immediate treatment as symptoms can worsen rapidly.

  4. What are the types of shock? • Septic shock results from bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins.

  5. Anaphylactic shock is a type of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction

  6. Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart is damaged and unable to supply sufficient blood to the body

  7. Hypovolemic shock is caused by severe blood and fluid loss, such as from traumatic bodily injury, which makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body

  8. Neurogenic shock is caused by spinal cord injury, usually as the result of traumatic accident or injury

  9. What are the causes of shock? • Heart conditions (heart attack, heart failure) • Heavy, uncontrolled internal or external bleeding • Dehydration • Infection • Severe allergic reaction • Spinal injuries • Severe burns • Persistent vomiting or diarrhea

  10. What are the signs of shock? • Low blood pressure + tachycardia • Rapid, shallow breathing • Cold, clammy skin • Rapid, weak pulse • Dizziness or fainting • Weakness • Possibly also agitation, anxiety, confusion, seizure, chest pain

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