Treating Shock
There are a variety of potential causes that could lead a patient to fall into shock. If a patient should happen to fall into a state of shock, it is imperative that they receive immediate medical attention. This condition is potentially life-threatening if not treated quickly. If a physician does not render appropriate care to a patient who is suffering from shock, that doctor may be held responsible for their negligence.
Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your legal options if a physician failed to administer treatment that may have prevented shock or resolved it promptly.
The Importance of Timely Treatment
Patients who are in a state of shock need immediate treatment for their condition. Shock occurs when the body does not receive adequate blood flow, leaving organs and tissue without oxygenated red blood cells. As a consequence this oxygen deprivation, the cells in this tissue can begin to die off quickly. If a person is not given treatment immediately, the effects may be insurmountable.
The following problems may arise during shock:
- Fast, faint pulse
- Hypothermia
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Unusually cold skin
- Fever
As shock is allowed to persist, vital organs may be compromised and could cease to function, leaving a patient in a truly dire situation.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered because of a doctor’s lack of treatment during shock, it may be possible to seek financial compensation through a civil lawsuit. For more information regarding your rights and options as an injured patient, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.