MANAGEMENT OF

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Shock

Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden

drop in blood flow through the body. Shock may result
from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction,
severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other
causes. When a person is in shock, his or her organs
aren't getting enough blood or oxygen. If untreated, this
can lead to permanent organ damage or even death.
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The main types of shock include:

• Cardiogenic shock (due to heart
problems):heart fails to supply blood to all parts
of the body
• Hypovolemic shock (caused by too little blood
volume):due to severe bleeding causing loss of
blood plasma or due to loss of other body fluids
caused by vomiting or diarrhea

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• Anaphylactic shock (caused by allergic

reaction):severe allergic reaction which may affect
the whole body due to airway obstruction.It can
occur due to insect sting,ingestion of drugs etc
• Septic shock (due to infections):associated with
infection It can be hypovolemic but has cardiogenic
and cellular components
• Neurogenic shock (caused by damage to the
nervous system):due to aspiration of gastro
intestinal contents during GA.It is also due to drug
induced
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Causes
• Shock can be caused by any condition that
reduces blood flow, including:
• Heart problems (such as heart attack or
heart failure)
• Low blood volume (as with heavy bleeding or
dehydration)
• Changes in blood vessels (as with infection or
severe allergic reactions)
• Certain medicines that significantly reduce heart
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• Slow heart rates and changes in blood

vessel tone from spinal injuries
• Shock is often associated with heavy
external or internal bleeding from a serious
injury.
• Toxic shock syndrome is an example of
shock that is caused by an infection.

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Signs and symptoms

• Cool, clammy skin
• Pale or ashen skin
• Bluish tinge to lips or fingernails
• Rapid pulse
• Rapid breathing
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Signs and symptoms

• Nausea or vomiting
• Enlarged pupils
• Weakness or fatigue
• Dizziness or fainting
• Changes in mental status or behavior, such as
anxiousness or agitation
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• Lay the person down and elevate the legs and

feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain
or further injury.
• Keep the person still and don't move him or her
unless necessary.
• Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life,
such as not breathing, coughing or moving.
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• Loosen tight clothing and, if needed, cover the

person with a blanket to prevent chilling.
• Don't let the person eat or drink anything.
• If you suspect that the person is having an
allergic reaction, and you have access to an
epinephrine autoinjector, use it according to its
instructions.
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• If the person is bleeding, hold pressure over the

bleeding area, using a towel or sheet.
• If the person vomits or begins bleeding from the
mouth, and no spinal injury is suspected, turn him or
her onto a side to prevent choking.
• If a spinal injury is suspected, "log roll" the person
instead. To do this, keep the person's head, neck,
and back in line, and roll the body and head as a unit
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DO NOT
• In case of shock:
• DO NOT give the person anything by mouth,
including anything to eat or drink.
• DO NOT move the person with a known or
suspected spinal injury.
• DO NOT wait for milder shock symptoms to
worsen before calling for emergency medical help.

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