Shock

1 Used for
2 Broader Terms
3 Narrower Terms
4 Related Terms
5 Scope Note
6 Facts

Used for

anaphylactic shock, circulatory shock, neurogenic shock

Broader Terms

sign /symptom

Narrower Terms

cardiogenic shock, hemorrhagic shock, septic shock, spinal shock, toxic shock syndrome

Scope Note

a profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs; causes inadequate delivery of nutrients and insufficient removal of cellular waste products to and from the tissues.

Facts

The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.

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