Shock is an acute circulatory failure due to a critical reduction in the volume of blood circulating in the vascular system. More precisely, shock is a mismatch between the vascular capacity needed to keep all organs functioning and the filling of the vessels due to different causes. A heavy bleeding, but also a sudden dilatation … Shock: acute circulatory failure
The hypovolaemic shock The hypovolemic shock is accompanied by a reduction in the amount of circulating blood. A volume deficiency of up to 20% (about 1 liter) is usually well compensated by the body. While the blood pressure remains largely stable in stage 1 of hypovolemic shock, it drops below 100mm Hg systolically in stage … The hypovolaemic shock | Shock: acute circulatory failure
General note You are on a subpage “Prognosis and prophylaxis of shock“. General information on this topic can be found on our Shock page. Prophylaxis If the cause of a shock is an injury or contact with allergenic substances, prevention is of course difficult. However, the patient himself cannot contribute anything in this case. Gentle … Prognosis and prophylaxis of the shock
General note You are on a subpage “Therapy of shock“. You can find general information on this topic on our Shock page. An important general measure in shock therapy, which can be performed by any layperson on a patient in shock, is the so-called shock positioning (shock position). In this first measure of shock therapy … Shock therapy
Definition Shock is an acute circulatory failure due to a critical reduction in the volume of blood circulating in the vascular system. More precisely, shock is a mismatch between the vascular capacity needed to keep all organs functioning and the filling of the vessels due to different causes. A heavy bleeding, but also a sudden … Shock
The hypovolaemic shock The hypovolemic shock is accompanied by a reduction in the amount of circulating blood. A volume deficiency of up to 20% (about 1 liter) is usually well compensated by the body. While the blood pressure remains largely stable in stage 1 of hypovolemic shock, it drops below 100mm Hg systolically in stage … The hypovolaemic shock | Shock
Synonyms in a broader sense Fainting fit Unconsciousness Blackout Collapse Collapse The term “syncopation/failure” describes a sudden loss of consciousness due to a momentary undersupply of blood to the brain. The causes of fainting are varied and range from harmless to life-threatening and may require extensive clarification. Definition Syncope is a short-term loss of consciousness … Fainting (Syncope)
Symptoms of fainting As a sign of impending collapse (fainting), dizziness, paleness, trembling, cold sweat, flickering or blackening of the eyes or ringing in the ear may occur. In the fainting fit itself, the affected persons lose consciousness and may sink to the ground. Twitching and cramps in the limbs rarely occur during the fainting. … Symptoms of fainting | Fainting (Syncope)
Diagnostics Basic measures of fainting – Diagnosis is the physical examination, pulse and blood pressure measurement while lying down and standing, and control of blood values, which can give the first indications of an underlying circulatory or metabolic disorder such as low blood pressure, anemia or diabetes. Further measures on the part of the heart … Diagnostics | Fainting (Syncope)
Fainting during pregnancy Fainting is caused by too little oxygen from the blood reaching the brain. Especially during pregnancy, the blood supply in the whole body is changed, since the maternal circulation also supplies the unborn child to a certain extent. In addition, the blood is made more difficult to return to the heart as … Fainting during pregnancy | Fainting (Syncope)
Prognosis The prognosis of fainting varies greatly depending on the underlying disease. All articles in this series: Fainting (Syncope) Symptoms of fainting Diagnostics Fainting during pregnancy Prognosis
Introduction Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the heart valve, which lies between the left ventricle of the aorta, the aortic valve. It is the most common heart valve defect in Germany. One consequence of the disease is usually an overload of the left heart, which initially leads to an enlargement of the heart … Aortic valve stenosis
