Shock (journal)

Shock is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering research on the pathobiology, prevention, and treatment of shock states. It is the official journal of the Shock Society, the European Shock Society, the German Shock Society, the International Federation of Shock Societies, and the Brazilian Shock Society.

The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, editorials, and letters to the editor. Its scope includes investigations into hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, neurogenic, and anaphylactic shock, as well as trauma, burns, and critical care medicine more broadly. Areas of focus include molecular and cellular mechanisms, inflammation, immune responses, organ dysfunction, and therapeutic interventions related to shock.

Shock is indexed in major databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Science Citation Index Expanded, and Scopus. It is published by Wolters Kluwer Health. The journal's impact factor is a key metric used to assess its relative importance within the field of biomedical publishing. The target audience includes researchers, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the study and management of shock.