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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/shock.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Shock; Guideline: Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021, ATLS 10th ed. (haemorrhagic shock classes)
Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: confusion.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: urgent assessment, fluids and source.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021, ATLS 10th ed. (haemorrhagic shock classes)
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
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