... Many patients are told they have a low blood pressure and are even treated for it when that blood pressure may be entirely normal for them. Asymptomatic hypotension may not be pathologic at all. At any rate, an expensive investigation for the causes of “
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... Hypovolemia
External losses
Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal loss
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... Signs and Symptoms After exposure to an antigen, feeling of impending doom, weakness, sneezing, wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, respiratory distress, abdominal cramping, hypotension, shock
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... Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing, penicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, such as TSS toxin-1 and staphylococcal enterotoxins B and C. Initially, the disease was thought to primarily... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion. Without sufficient blood or fluid replacement, hypovolemic shock syndrome may lead to irreversible cerebral and renal... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A photosensitivity reaction is a skin eruption that can be a toxic or allergic response to light alone or to light and chemicals. A phototoxic reaction is a dose-related primary response. A photoallergic reaction is an uncommon, acquired immune response that isn’t dose-related ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Signs and Symptoms Muscle contraction, loss of consciousness, loss of reflex control, respiratory paralysis, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, burns, hearing loss, cataracts
Treatment (Tx) CPR, lactated Ringer’s solution,
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... Signs and Symptoms Cold, pale, clammy skin; hypotension; tachycardia; rapid, shallow respirations; oliguria; restlessness, confusion; obtundation; narrowing pulse pressure; cyanosis
Treatment (Tx) Medication and mechanical... Pictures
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... Signs and Symptoms Onset: fewer, chills. Warm phase: pink, flushed skin; low urine output; blood pressure normal or slightly elevated; rapid, bounding pulse; rapid, shallow respirations; altered level of consciousness (anxiety, irritability, shortened attention span, agitation).... Treatment (Tx)
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... Differential Overview
Cardiogenic
❑ Anterior myocardial infarction
❑ Arrhythmia
❑ Dilated cardiomyopathy
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... Anaphylaxis is a dramatic and widespread acute atopic reaction marked by the sudden onset of rapidly progressive urticaria and respiratory distress. A severe anaphylactic reaction may precipitate vascular collapse, leading to systemic shock and, sometimes, death. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment and special considerations ... Pictures
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... An acute bacterial infection, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing, penicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, such as TSS toxin-1 and staphylococcal enterotoxins B and C. The disease primarily affects menstruating women younger... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion. Without sufficient blood or fluid replacement, hypovolemic shock syndrome may lead to irreversible cerebral and renal damage, cardiac arrest and, ultimately, death. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... When an electric current passes through the body, the damage it does depends on the intensity of the current (amperes, milliamperes, or microamperes), the resistance of the tissues it passes through, the kind of current (alternating current, direct current, or mixed), and the frequency and... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Sometimes called pump failure, cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs tissue perfusion. It reflects severe left-sided heart failure and occurs as a serious complication in nearly 15% of all patients hospitalized with an acute... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Many patients are told that they have a low blood pressure and are even
treated for it when that blood pressure may be entirely normal for them.
Asymptomatic hypotension may not be pathologic at all. At any rate, an
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Caroline Rassbach, MD
What to Do - Take Action
Shock occurs when the oxygen and nutrient supply is insufficient to meet the
metabolic demands of the body. Shock can be classified as hypovolemic, septic, distributive,... Suggested Readings
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Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, MD
What to Do - Interpret the Data, Make a
Decision, Take Action
Anaphylaxis is an acute, multisystem, and severe allergic reaction, known
also as type I hypersensitivity reaction. The term comes from... Classification ... Type I Hypersensitivity ... Treatment ... Interventions ... Suggested Readings
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Allergic Child - BASICS
Allergic Child - description
The allergic child tends toward IgE-mediated reactions in response to pollens, molds, environmental allergens, drugs, insect ... Allergic Child - DIAGNOSIS ... Allergic Child - TREATMENT ... Allergic Child - FOLLOW UP ... Allergic Child - bibliography ... Allergic Child - CODES
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... Mathew Fogg, MD Anaphylaxis - BASICS Anaphylaxis - description Anaphylaxis is an explosive antigen-specific IgE-mediated response resulting in the release of potent biologically active mediators from mast cells and other ... Anaphylaxis - DIAGNOSIS ... Anaphylaxis - TREATMENT ... Anaphylaxis - FOLLOW UP ... Anaphylaxis - bibliography ... Anaphylaxis - CODES ... Anaphylaxis - FAQ
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