What is a condition resulting from depressed state of many vital body fuctions and could be fatal?
* Hypovolemia: This occurs when the body loses too much fluid, such as from bleeding, diarrhea, or dehydration.
* Cardiogenic shock: This occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood, such as from a heart attack or arrhythmia.
* Obstructive shock: This occurs when a blockage prevents blood from flowing to a part of the body, such as from a blood clot or embolism.
* Distributive shock: This occurs when the blood pressure drops too low, such as from sepsis or anaphylaxis.
Shock is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. If you think someone is in shock, call 911 immediately.