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Shock
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Shock: Causes
Shock is caused by any condition that dangerously reduces blood flow, including:
Shock is often associated with heavy external bleeding from trauma or serious injury. Internal bleeding, however, cannot be seen but can still cause shock. This could occur from a damaged blood vessel that ruptures. Spinal injuries can also cause shock.
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• Definition
• Shock: Overview & Considerations
• Shock: Causes
• Shock: Symptoms & Signs
• Shock: Prevention
• Shock: First Aid
• Shock: Do Not
• Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anaphylaxis
• Cardiogenic Shock
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Dehydration
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Septic Shock
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Breathing Difficulties - First Aid
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• CPR
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Spinal/Neck Injury
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 8/31/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/18/2002).
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