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Shock is the medical term given to when a patient has lost a large amount of blood (hypovolaemia).
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Is most common form of shock hypovolemic shock?
only that form of shock caused by large scale loss of blood.
What is the leading cause of preventable death in the us?
Cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States.
What is the most common cause of shock?
Insufficient blood flow thru the body
What is the Single most preventable cause of lung disease?
Not smoking
Is the most common and preventable chronic disease in childhood.?
Anemia
What cause hypovolemic shock?
Hypovolemic shock is primarily caused by poor perfusion, usually from excess blood or fluid loss from the body. Hypovolemic shock is the most common type of pre-hospital shock often resulting from moderate or severe trauma.
Are most accidental poisonings preventable?
Yes, most accidental poisonings are preventable.
Are wounds preventable?
Most actions that result in wounds are preventable
Which diseases are caused by famines?
Famines in themselves do not cause disease; they cause malnutrition, which is a preventable condition that can be considered as a disease. There are other diseases that are common in areas where there are famines and most of these have to do with sanitation. The leading killer in the world is cholera which is from drinking unsafe water.
What stimulus would most likely cause Post operative shock?
neurogenic shock
Are Neurological problems common with electric shock?
Yes, any kind of electric shock. Basically from my understanding: When you get shocked, your nerves are 'overdone' and some tend to damage. Not sure if this is correct though. But yes it DOES cause damage
Is the most common type of injury in the home involves electric shock?
no
