Why is shock considered a life-threatening emergency? What are the signs and symptoms?

Why is shock considered a life-threatening emergency? What are the signs and symptoms?



Answer: In shock, the collapse of the cardiovascular system, with a decrease in the amount of blood that is effectively circulating in the body, causes inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues, which results in oxygen deprivation to vital organs. Signs and symptoms of shock include rapid, weak, thready pulse, rapid breathing, and drop in blood pressure.

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