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   Shock·ing

   /ˈSHäkiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. causing indignation or disgust; offensive: "shocking behavior"
   • ▪ causing a feeling of surprise and dismay: "she brought shocking news"
   • ▪ very bad: "I've got a shocking cold"

   Derivatives

   • 1. shockingness noun

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   What is shock & how does it affect a person?

   • Shock is a medical emergency that occurs when the tissues in your body can't get enough blood, oxygen, and nutrients. Loss of consciousness may be the first noticeable effect and shock can worsen rapidly, potentially causing permanent organ damage or death.

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   What is medical shock?

   • Medical Shock is defined as a decrease in blood pressure. There are many types of shock. This video focuses on Cardiogenic shock, which means shock caused by something wrong with the heart.

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   What should I do if I get a shock?

   • The primary aim is to treat whatever condition is causing the shock; lay the patient flat and, if injuries permit, elevate the feet and legs so that blood flows to the heart and brain (see note below on exceptions to this rule); do not move him unless in a position of danger; stop any blood loss. Cover burns and scalds. Immobilise fractures.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › shockingSHOCKING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SHOCKING meaning: 1. offensive, upsetting, or immoral: 2. extremely bad or unpleasant, or of very low quality: 3…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › shockingSHOCKING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SHOCKING meaning: 1. very surprising and upsetting or immoral: 2. very bad: . Learn more.

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   adjective. /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/. /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/. that offends or upsets people; that is morally wrong. shocking behaviour. shocking news. It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. a shocking waste of money. Extra Examples.

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   May 30, 2024 · shocking in American English. (ˈʃɑkɪŋ ) adjective. 1. having an effect like that of a heavy blow or shock; staggering. the shocking news of his death. 2. a. highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting.

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   shocking meaning, definition, what is shocking: very surprising, upsetting, and difficul...: Learn more.

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   SHOCKING meaning: 1 : very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust; 2 : very bad.

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