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Shock
Definition Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires IMMEDIATE medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
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Overview & Considerations
Major classes of shock include:
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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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