Shock, hypovolemic
Shock due to a decrease in blood volume from bleeding, loss of blood plasma through severe burns, or dehydration. Symptoms include dizziness and loss of consciousness. This is the most frequent cause of shock. The primary treatment for hypovolemic shock is prompt intravenous administration of fluid and blood transfusion if necessary.
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Sudden loss of blood pressure resulting in shock due to pain, fear, and other reactions experienced immediately after a severe injury.
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Trauma due to psychological events, as in “shell shock” (now known as actue stress disorder).
- Shock, secondary
Secondary shock is often associated with heat stroke, crushing injuries, heart attack (myocardial infarction), poisoning, fulminating infections, burns, and other life-threatening conditions. The pathologic characteristics of this state reflect changes in the capillaries, which become dilated and engorged with blood. This may develop over time and is characterized by weakness, restlessness, low body temperature, low […]
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Shock caused by infection. See also septicemia.
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