Ep055 - Shock: What is it?

2025-05-19

When we talk about shock in first aid, we’re not referring to emotional stress or electrocution—this is a life-threatening condition where the body’s circulation starts to fail, and vital organs stop receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need to function. In this episode, we cover: What causes shock Why it’s a medical emergency The difference between signs (what you can see) and symptoms (what the patient feels) Why recognising shock quickly can make all the differe...

When we talk about shock in first aid, we’re not referring to emotional stress or electrocution—this is a life-threatening condition where the body’s circulation starts to fail, and vital organs stop receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need to function.

In this episode, we cover:

What causes shock
Why it’s a medical emergency
The difference between signs (what you can see) and symptoms (what the patient feels)
Why recognising shock quickly can make all the difference

This episode lays the groundwork—stay tuned for a future episode where we’ll cover the first aid management of shock.

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