Shock
Type: Symptom
Definition
A critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow.
Clinical Details
Due to massive blood loss and systemic trauma, the body loses the ability to adequately oxygenate vital organs. The patient will present with pale, cold, and clammy skin, a rapid but weak pulse, and shallow breathing. As blood pressure plummets, confusion, lethargy, and unconsciousness inevitably follow without intervention.