This document defines and discusses shock, including its pathophysiology, stages, types, signs and symptoms, and management. It notes that shock occurs when there is critical hypoperfusion of tissues due to a reduction in oxygen delivery. The stages of shock are initial, compensatory, progressive, and irreversible. The types of shock covered are hypovolemic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic, septic, and neurogenic. Signs, causes, assessments, and management approaches are described for each type of shock.