Medical Shock
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
Considerations
Major classes of shock include:
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Cardiogenic shock (associated with heart problems) -
Hypovolemic shock (caused by inadequate blood volume) -
Anaphylactic shock (caused by allergic reaction) -
Septic shock (associated with infections) - Neurogenic shock (caused by damage to the...
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Cardiogenic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock - cardiogenic Treatment Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. Treatment requires hospitalization, usually in the Intensive... Read more »
Hypovolemic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock - hypovolemic Treatment Get immediate medical help. In the meantime, follow these steps: Keep the person comfortable and... Read more »
Toxic shock syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Staphylococcal toxic shock syndromeTreatmentAny foreign materials, such as tampons, vaginal sponges, or nasal packing, will be removed. Sites of... Read more »
Septic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to life-threatening low blood pressure.See also:Acute... Read more »
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a potentially fatal, flu-like disease caused by a toxin produced by a common strain of bacteria (staphylococci) that... Read more »
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