How Do You Recognize The Symptoms And Signs Of Shock?
While the term shock has many different definitions, medically speaking shock refers to a condition in which the body’s cardiovascular system collapses and fails to keep an adequate supply of blood to the body’s tissues and organs. This condition stuns and weakens the body and when normal blood flow is interrupted death can occur. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock and getting medical aid as quickly as possible may save yours or someone else’s life. Be on the look out for conditions and injuries which may cause shock to set in. • Dehydration • Allergic reaction to food, drugs, insect stings, and bites • The reaction to the sight of blood and or another traumatic scene • Significant blood loss • Head wounds/injuries • Crash injuries • Traumatic injuries : Gunshots, penetrating wounds (stabbing ect.) and burns • Blows to the body as it may cause broken bones, or internal injuries In any of these situations it is very important to be aware of the possibility as well as the signs
