**2.1 Shock**

Shock is characterized as abrupt modifications to the mechanisms of life. A clinical example of the body's inability to effectively perfuse the tissues is cataplexy.

Shock can be caused by a variety of factors, including changes in blood circulation volume, changes in the pumping capacity of the heart, and changes in peripheral resistance. Regardless of the shock type, the systemic reaction is detrimental and frequently results in multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The most important thing is to locate and eliminate the shock's primary source in order to avoid potentially fatal consequences.
