Shock signs and symptoms can include cool, clammy skin; extreme thirst / dry mouth; pale skin; bluish lips; fatigue; weakness / dizziness; vomiting; nausea; anxiety / restlessness; decreased alertness; rapid, shallow breathing; and/or rapid, weak pulse.
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Shock, First Aid 

Picture of Shock, First Aid: Shock signs and symptoms can include cool, clammy skin; extreme thirst / dry mouth; pale skin; bluish lips; fatigue; weakness / dizziness; vomiting; nausea; anxiety / restlessness; decreased alertness; rapid, shallow breathing; and/or rapid, weak pulse. Divider line
Shock signs and symptoms can include cool, clammy skin; extreme thirst / dry mouth; pale skin; bluish lips; fatigue; weakness / dizziness; vomiting; nausea; anxiety / restlessness; decreased alertness; rapid, shallow breathing; and/or rapid, weak pulse.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
The physician will treat the underlying condition that caused the shock. Treatment can be wide ranging and is specific to what caused the shock and the type of shock that has occurred.

In many cases of shock, infusions of electrolyte solutions (salt water liquid) will be given to replace fluids lost, and measures will be taken to maintain the patient's body temperature. A blood transfusion may be given if shock is due to blood loss.


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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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