Shock
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Shock Outlook
What to expect with shock:
The outlook depends on the underlying cause, age of the person, and health of the person.
About 10 percent of young people die from shock.
About 90 percent of elderly people die from shock.
About 40 percent of those with shock due to
sepsis
die.
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Shock Complications
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Anaphylaxis
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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Wilson M, Davis DP, Coimbra R. Diagnosis and monitoring of hemorrhagic shock during the initial resuscitation of multiple trauma patients: a review. J Emerg Med. 2003 May;24(4):413-22.
