Check carefully for life-threatening bleeding, including the torso, limbs, head, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. In this situation, no bleeding is found.
So what comes next?
We’ll reveal the answer in tomorrow’s tip — check back to see if you were right.
Abnormal widening of blood vessels
This type of shock occurs when blood vessels widen suddenly, causing blood pressure to drop.
- Severe infection can lead to septic shock, a life-threatening condition where organs begin to fail
- Other causes include anaphylaxis, spinal or brain injury, and fainting
Some causes are short-lived, but others require urgent medical care.
Tomorrow we look at calling for help and treating the cause.
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