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What is shock?
• Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen (carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result in serious damage or even death.
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ShockSigns &
Symptoms
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Skin Color
• Fair Complexion–Pale–May become
Bluish• Dark Complexion
–Ashen to Gray
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Skin Temperature
• Cool• Cold• May be
Shivering
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Skin Moisture
• Clammy• Profuse
Sweating
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Pupils
• Size–Dilated
• General Appearance–Glossy–Glazed Over–Distant
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Pulse
• Rapid• Weak
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Respiration
• Rapid• Shallow• Irregular• Labored• Gasping
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Blood Pressure
• Generally–Weak
• Systolic–Dropping
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Level of Consciousness
• Restless• Anxious• Fearful• Disoriented• Lethargic
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Other Signs & Symptoms
• Extreme Thirst• Dizzy• Agitated• Nausea• Vomiting
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Types of Shock
• Cardiogenic• Hypovolemic• Anaphylactic• Septic• Neurogenic
• Heart Problems• Pool Blood Volume• Allergic Reaction• Infection• CNS Damage
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General Shock Causes
• Any Condition that reduces Blood Flow• Shock is often associated with heavy
external or internal bleeding• Dilate
• Heart Problems• Low Blood Volume• Bleeding• Dehydration• Changes in Blood
Vessels– Infections– Reactions