At least one of your family members may well experience shock during his or her lifetime. Shock is extremely dangerous, and, unless it is recognized and treated, it can kill. This activity will help your family learn to recognize and treat shock. Put the papers in a jar. Shock is the severe condition that depresses body functions and can keep the heart, lungs, and other organs from working normally.
Many different things can cause it, and almost all medical emergencies involve some form of shock.
Unless it is treated, shock can kill a person, even if his injuries are not serious. Causes of shock. Discuss the causes of shock as outlined above. Stress that if any of these things happen, you should always treat for shock as a precautionary measure. The skin may be pale or bluish and cold to the touch.