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When a body is in shock the body might redirect blood from the?
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A shock victim should be placed on his or her to imporve the circulation of the blood?
Shock is a very serious, emergency situation, which might arise from many different causes. Improving circulation is vital for shock victims; standard body position with legs elevated, prevention the loss of body heat, and (depending on medical opinion), the use of compression/anti-shock garment, (which redirect blood from the lower extremities into the central circulation), might be considered.
When shock occurs the body prioritizes its need for blood Where does it send the blood first?
to the heart, lungs
What is the most common cause of shock?
Insufficient blood flow thru the body
Can electric shock cause high blood pressure?
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.
What is the most preventable or common cause of shock?
Shock is the medical term given to when a patient has lost a large amount of blood (hypovolaemia).
A condition that occurs when there is not enough blood circulating to the body's vital organs?
Shock: you welcome ;)
What function do arteries veins and capillaries have in the cardiovascular system?
They transport oxygen and materials through the body, redirect blood flow, and distribute matter to other organs of the bodyThey transport blood through out the bodycapillaries endothelium secretes vasoactive substanceit is the transportation blood in our body .
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.
What is cardiogenic shock?
Cardiogenic shock means when the heart has been damaged so much that it is unable to supply enough blood to the organs of the body. :) your welcome
How high to lift feet treat for shock?
About 12 inches. Get the blood flowing back into the body
What best describes 'shock'?
The body's reaction to a trauma that causes inadequate blood flow to the brain.
Diagnosis of hypervolemic shock?
I believe you are thinking of HYPOvolemic shock, which is the result of a loss of blood volume like after an injury. One would expect to see a very low blood pressure, a rapid pulse, and a decreased body temperature. Shock can not be caused by HYPERvolemia.
