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.

ShockSigns &

Symptoms

Skin Color

• Fair Complexion–Pale–May become

Bluish• Dark Complexion

–Ashen to Gray

Skin Temperature

• Cool• Cold• May be

Shivering

Skin Moisture

• Clammy• Profuse

Sweating

Pupils

• Size–Dilated

• General Appearance–Glossy–Glazed Over–Distant

Pulse

• Rapid• Weak

Respiration

• Rapid• Shallow• Irregular• Labored• Gasping

Blood Pressure

• Generally–Weak

• Systolic–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