Shock
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
When the heart and blood vessels are not able to deliver enough blood to the vital organs, the body goes into shock. Shock requires immediate medical treatment. Adults and older children usually have several symptoms of shock, including: Passing out (losing consciousness). Feeling very dizzy or lightheaded, like you may…