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Shock must be correlated with the patient’s clinical condition, age, size, and present and past medical history. EMS clinicians must identify signs of decreased tissue perfusion when assessing for the presence of shock. Treatment modalities for shock are limited in the field, but include bleeding control, fluid administration, inotropic agents, and careful control of assisted ventilation. Although the mainstay of shock treatment is IV fluids, approaches should be individualized for different clinical scenarios. The potential benefits of shock care interventions must be weighed against the potential risks of delaying definitive care.