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Shock

The following program will go over the different kinds of shock, how they work and how to treat them.

Different kinds of Shock​

Shocks exist in many forms, but there are two major types of shock: Compensated Shock and Decompensated Shock. If a patient goes into decompensated shock their vitals will change rapidly and they will require immediate medical attention.
Below are the different types of shock:

  • Cardiogenic Shock: Heart can’t pump enough oxygen to the body.
  • Hypovolemic Shock: Severe Blood Loss
  • Anaphylactic Shock: Severe allergic reaction
  • Neurogenic Shock: Damage to the nervous system

Types of Shock

How to manage a shock:​

  • High flow of oxygen
  • Place in a supine position
  • Keep warm, use a shock blanket
  • Rapid transport