Shock

Acting excited or confused " пїЅ A person in shock might have trouble paying attention to instructions, or not realize where he or she is.Not responding when someone talks to themCool clammy skin or red, flushed skinUrinating much less than usual Shock can also cause other symptoms. пїЅ пїЅ

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Shock can also cause other symptoms. пїЅ пїЅ

Should I see a doctor or nurse? " пїЅ Yes, as soon as possible. Many people who are in shock are already in a hospital. If you are not in a hospital, you or someone with you should call the doctor or nurse if: пїЅ пїЅ

You have an injury or infection and any of the main symptoms of shock.
Had a recent surgery or hospital stay, and now are sick or have an infection.

If your doctor or nurse cannot see you right away, or you cannot reach him or her, go to the nearest emergency room. If you have a serious injury, such as a broken leg or bleeding wound, call for an ambulance right away (dial 9-1-1 in the US and Canada). пїЅ пїЅ

Will I need tests? " пїЅ Yes. The doctor or nurse will do tests to find the cause of the shock. These can include: пїЅ пїЅ

Blood tests
Urine tests
Imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, or ultrasound " пїЅ These imaging tests create pictures of the inside of the body.
Heart tests " пїЅ These can include a test called an "electrocardiogram " пїЅ or "ECG " пїЅ and a test called an "echocardiogram. " пїЅ These tests can show heart problems that could cause shock.

How is shock treated? " пїЅ Treatment for shock depends on the cause. Treatments can include: пїЅ пїЅ

Treatments to stop bleeding " пїЅ If the shock is caused by bleeding, doctors and nurses can put pressure on the area that is bleeding or sew it up.
Fluids that go into a vein through a thin tube called an "IV " пїЅ
Blood transfusion " пїЅ This is when a person gets blood that was donated by someone else. The blood goes into a vein.
Treatments to get rid of fluid, air, or blood in the belly or around the heart or lungs " пїЅ Doctors can use a thin needle to take it out, or do surgery.
Emergency surgery " пїЅ This can treat injuries that cause shock.
Antibiotics that go into a vein through an IV " пїЅ This can treat infections that cause shock.
Medicines to increase blood pressure while doctors treat the cause of shock

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