T79: Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
T79.4: Traumatic shock
A circulatory shock involves having major problems with the circulatory system. As a result, some areas of the body no longer get a sufficient supply of blood.
There are various reasons why circulatory shock can occur after an injury. For example, if someone loses a lot of blood or fluid, there is too little of it in the blood vessels. This can result in circulatory shock. Blood can be lost through injury. Fluid can be lost if the skin suffers burning, for example.
A circulatory shock can produce a variety of symptoms. The blood pressure may be low and the heart may beat more quickly than usual. Insufficient blood no longer being able to get to the brain may cause you to lose consciousness. Certain organs may no longer work properly. This can affect the kidneys or lungs, for example. A circulatory shock can be life-threatening.
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