This document discusses shock, including its definition, stages, types, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic evaluation. Shock is defined as inadequate tissue perfusion resulting from low blood pressure and cardiac output. It discusses the initial, compensatory, progressive and irreversible stages of shock. The main types covered are hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic, neurogenic and anaphylactic shock. For each type the causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations are outlined. The diagnostic evaluation of shock involves medical history, physical exam, lab tests and imaging to identify the underlying cause and guide treatment.