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.death

Shock Signs & Symptoms

Skin Color Fair Complexion –P–Pale –M–May become Bluish Dark Complexion –A–Ashen to Gray

Skin Temperature Cool Cold May be Shivering

Skin Moisture Clammy Profuse Sweating

Pupils Size –D–Dilated General Appearance –G–Glossy –G–Glazed Over –D–Distant

Pulse Rapid Weak

Respiration Rapid Shallow Irregular Labored Gasping

Blood Pressure Generally –W–Weak Systolic –D–Dropping

Level of Consciousness Restless Anxious Fearful Disoriented Lethargic

Other Signs & Symptoms Extreme Thirst Dizzy Agitated Nausea Vomiting

Types of Shock Cardiogenic Hypovolemic Anaphylactic Septic Neurogenic Heart Problems Pool Blood Volume Allergic Reaction Infection CNS Damage

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