Recognizing And Dealing With Shock

[Watchman]

Shock can have many different meanings. A movie’s plot twist could be shocking to some. Touching a live wire could result in a shock. You may be in shock as a result of the death of a loved one or as a result of trauma. Shock, in my opinion, is a terrifying term that predicts poor outcomes despite our best medical efforts.

Despite the best medical care in the best hospitals, mortality rates can range from 40% to 50%.

What will you do if your partner or family member is involved in an accident or suffers a heart attack and goes into shock?

The most important aspect of treating shock is learning to recognize it as soon as possible. The earlier the diagnosis, the sooner the treatment can begin. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE