What’s at Stake?

Any serious injury or illness will always trigger a series of responses in the body. If the injury or illness is severe such as an allergic reaction, heavy blood loss or sudden, severe pain, these triggers act like a chain of falling dominoes and can send the person into the condition called shock. Shock is the body shutting down nonessential activities so that it can focus on getting enough blood and oxygen to the main organs - the heart, lungs, and brain.

What’s the Danger?

The effects of shock can be quite significant but there are ways to reduce the […]