Question

What is shock, and why is it so dangerous? Name some symptoms of shock, and identify the types of shock based on (a) cause and (b) severity. Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be informed about shock?

Answer 1

Body is unable to get adequate blood supply which will leads to collapse of vital organs as it does not get proper blood and nutrients through circulation.This condition is called shock.

Symptoms includes

1.irritation

2.cyanosis

3.giddiness

4.lethargy.

5.chest ache

6.contineous sweating.

7.cool and calmy skin

TYPES:

1.HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK::It occurs due to fluid volume deficit.

2.Anaphylactic shock:antigen antibody reaction or allergic reaction is the cause of anaphylactic shock.

3.cardiogenic shock:::decreased power of contraction leads to decrease cardiac out put.while blood preseure come down which leads to reduce blood flow to the heart and its collapse.

4.septic shock occurs due to any infectious disease.

5.destruction of the function of nervous system leads to neurogenic shock.

Health professionel should be informed as it is a life threatening condition .if patient get emergency care then they can survive by giving proper care according to the characterstic of shock.