Shock
Topic: Medical-surgical
A life-threatening state in which inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery cause cellular dysfunction. Types include hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, anaphylactic and neurogenic shock. Signs include tachycardia, hypotension, cool clammy skin (it may be warm in sepsis), falling urine output and altered mental status. Monitor vital signs, mean arterial pressure and urine output closely.
- Also known as:
- Circulatory failure
- In Turkish:
- Şok
What does Shock mean?
Shock is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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