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What can a severe allergic reaction result in?
A severe allergic reaction could result in anaphylactic shock and death.
When the body cannot compensate for uncontrollable bleeding the result is?
Shock
Severe shock occurs with blood loss of?
over 50 percent
How does the body initially respond to bleeding?
If it is too severe to clot, severe bleeding will send the body into shock after a certain amount is lost. If the body cannot control the bleeding by clotting and/or the blood is not replaced, it is almost always fatal if it is serious enough.
Hypovolemic shock cause by severe burns is the result of a loss of?
whole blood
What type of shock is caused by trauma?
Shock occurs due to massive bleeding and pain. Losing an arm will put a person into shock. Trauma will likely kill a person before it puts one into shock.
What is traumatic shock?
Traumatic shock is a condition that occurs when a person has been severely injured. This usually happens when there is severe blood loss or a long lack of oxygen to the brain.
What is internal bleeding?
Any bleeding that occurs inside the human body and is not visible externally, it can be extremely dangerous if left untreated. If you suspect internal bleeding call 911 or get the victim medical attention as quickly as possible. Monitor the victim for signs of shock.
What causes the medical condition septic shock?
No it is not. Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body.
What are the 3 hurry cases?
There are many different opinions on the order of treatment for a victim. Some cases that are usually considered hurry cases are stopped breathing, stopped heart beat, severe bleeding, internal poisoning, and shock. The order of treatment for these are debated.
If a victim has severe internal bleeding should you keep them moving so they don't go into shock?
Shock is best treated by laying the casualty down and raising the legs. This improves blood flow to the vital organs. Also, keep the casualty warm.
What is noise from an explosion called?
The noise that occurs as the result of an explosion is known as a shock wave, or concussion, and this happens due to the rapid expansion of gasses.
