Introduction
- Updated May 16, 2023
Shock is a loss of effective…
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Causes
- Updated May 16, 2023
Some conditions which may cause shock…
Loss of circulating blood volume (hypovolaemic shock), e.g.:
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severe bleeding (internal and / or…
Cardiac causes (cardiogenic shock), e.g.:
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heart attack
abnormal heart rhythm.
Abnormal dilation of blood vessels (distributive shock), e.g.:
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severe infection (sepsis)
severe…
Blockage of blood flow in or out of heart (obstructive shock), e.g.:
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punctured lung causing increased…
Recognition
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Early recognition of the seriously ill…
Symptoms may include:
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Signs may include:
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collapse
rapid breathing
rapid pulse…
Positioning of people with shock
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If possible, lie the person down rather…
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