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Defibrillation, electric shock to restore heart rhythm; Electroconvulsive therapy or shock treatment, psychiatric treatment; Hydrostatic shock, from ballistic impact; Insulin shock or diabetic hypoglycemia, from too much insulin Insulin shock therapy, purposely induced insulin shock, obsolete therapy
In a wilderness context where counseling, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy is unlikely to be available, the treatment for acute stress reaction is very similar to the treatment of cardiogenic shock, vascular shock, and hypovolemic shock; that is, allowing the patient to lie down, providing reassurance, and removing the stimulus ...
Shock is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system. Initial symptoms of shock may include weakness, tachycardia, hyperventilation, sweating, anxiety, and increased thirst. [1] This may be followed by confusion, unconsciousness, or cardiac arrest, as complications worsen. [1]
The thousand-yard stare is sometimes described as an effect of shell shock or combat stress reaction, along with other mental health conditions. However, it is not a formal medical term . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
In physics, a shock wave (also spelled shockwave), or shock, is a type of propagating disturbance that moves faster than the local speed of sound in the medium.
And I still am in shock, thank you so much for this honor." Francis Specker/CBS via Getty. Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.
Shell shock is a term that originated during World War I to describe symptoms similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which many soldiers suffered during the war. Before PTSD was officially recognized, [ 3 ] the phrase was often used colloquially to refer to a combination of distressing symptoms some experience as a reaction ...
The Companion cavalry of Alexander the Great (356-326 BC) are described as being the first example of shock cavalry being used in Europe. [1]During the Paraguayan War (1864–1870), in which Paraguay fought against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, the Paraguayans deployed shock troops (composed of a mixture of dismounted cavalry and fit men who could row and swim) armed with sabres, cutlasses ...