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Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, allergic reactions, severe infection, poisoning or other causes. Various signs and symptoms… More »
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Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
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Septic shock is a medical emergency. Patients are usually admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital. ... Septic shock has a high death rate. The death rate depends on the cause of the infection, how many organs have failed, and how quickly and aggressively medical therapy is started.
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Medical shock is a medical emergency and can lead to other conditions such as lack of oxygen in the body's tissues (hypoxia), heart attack (cardiac arrest) or organ damage. ... Medical shock is different than emotional, or psychological, shock that can occur following a traumatic or frightening emotional event.
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Shock Information from Drugs.com ... Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires IMMEDIATE medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
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Medical News Summaries About Shock ... Medical Malpractice and Shock ... Online Medical Books for Shock...
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Medical malpractice issues for Shock including common mistakes, mistreatments, and misdiagnoses. ... Medical errors and malpractice for Shock: medical news summaries for Shock:
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The circulatory system distributes blood to all parts of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.  If the circulatory system fails, and insufficient oxygen reaches the tissues, the medical condition known as shock occurs.  If the condition is not treated quickly, the vital organs can fail,
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The Maryland trauma system is, in the author's opinion, one of the best in the United States and this article will outline the Maryland EMS (Emergency Medical Service) but with specific emphasis on the Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/9052049 www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/9052049