a. Shock may be caused by severe or minor trauma to the
body. It usually is the result of--
- Significant loss of blood.
- Heart failure.
- Dehydration.
- Severe and painful blows to the body.
- Severe burns of the body.
- Severe wound infections.
- Severe allergic reactions to drugs, foods, insect stings,
and snakebites.
b. Shock stuns and weakens the body. When the normal
blood flow in the body is upset, death can result. Early identification
and proper treatment may save the casualty's life.
c. See FM 8-230 for further information and details on
specific types of shock and treatment.
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