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Not necessarily. Your body will try to compensate when it is in shock by raising the heartbeat (thereby increasing blood pressure). But sometimes the body can not compensate adequately. In this case, your blood pressure may not increase.
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∙ 13y agoTemporarily, at least. Yes.
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What type of shock occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation and the blood pressure drops?
Septic shock
Is shock from an electric outlet enough to cause pain contract your muscle?
Shock from a standard 110 volt electric outlet can cause pain and contract muscles. An electric shock can cause death. It can also cause severe burns.
Can a blood transfusion cause anaphalactic shock?
can a blood transfusion cause anaphylactic shock
What is the cause of death from electric shock?
B
When people are in traumatic shock their blood pressure is high or low?
Low blood pressure.
Shock is a condition of?
A fall in blood pressure
Why would you have a fast heart beat and lower blood pressure?
There are several things that can cause this. Hypovolemic shock comes to mind. This means you may have too little blood flowing in your body. This, by its self, will cause your blood pressure to fall. When your body recognizes that the blood pressure is too low (because your tissues will not be being perfused adequately), your heart rate will increase to attempt to compensate for the low blood pressure.
Define shock not the electrical kind?
During shock, the blood supply to the brain reduces, and there is a fall in blood pressure of the person.
Would an mild electric shock cause nerve damage?
Yes it would cause a nerve damage but it depends on where and how long you give mild electric shock to somebody. i think so?
Does pain make you pass out sometimes?
Yes, it can make you pass out. Or it can also cause you to go into shock, which can be dangerous particularly if your normal blood pressure tends to run lower than the average normal blood pressure.
What is the common name for hypotension?
Shock or low blood pressure
Which of the following is the most common cause of the medical meaning of shock A rapid and large blood loss B fever C watching a horror movie D a simple fracture?
A rapid and large decrease in blood volume affects blood pressure and produces shock. Along with the precipitous drop in blood volume from blood loss, there is a drop of RBC that carry O2. Shock is a life-threatening condition.Note: This medical term does not mean a psychological or emotional "shock", or an electrical "shock".
