The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

The Shock Index (SI), defined as the ratio of heart rate to systolic blood pressure, has emerged as a rapid, bedside tool for early identification of hypovolaemic shock in trauma patients. By ...

For patients with cardiogenic shock, the in-hospital mortality risk depends on the condition’s etiology—it’s substantially lower when it’s derived from acute decompensated heart failure (HF) than from ...

ORLANDO (November 5, 2021) – A newly-developed expert consensus statement will provide updated guidance on the use of the SCAI SHOCK Stage Classification, a five-stage system intended to facilitate ...