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  2. Hypovolemic shock - Wikipedia

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    Hypovolemic shock is a form of shock caused by severe hypovolemia (insufficient blood volume or extracellular fluid in the body). [1] [2] It can be caused by severe dehydration or blood loss. [3] [2] Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency; if left untreated, the insufficient blood flow can cause damage to organs, leading to multiple organ ...

  3. Shock (circulatory) - Wikipedia

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    Shock is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system. Initial symptoms of shock may include weakness, tachycardia, hyperventilation, sweating, anxiety, and increased thirst. [1] This may be followed by confusion, unconsciousness, or cardiac arrest, as complications worsen. [1]

  4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Wikipedia

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    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation, or mouth to mouth in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

  5. Chain of survival - Wikipedia

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    According to the American Heart Association, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can affect more than 300,000 people in the United States each year. [5] Three minutes after the onset of cardiac arrest, a lack of blood flow starts to damage the brain, and 10 minutes after, the chances of survival are low. [6]

  6. Damar Hamlin's life was saved by an AED. Here are 5 things ...

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    It’s a dangerous game,” says Hamlin. “But something that my trainers always tell me is that the NFL field is one of the safest places to be because you’ve got so many professionals looking ...

  7. Woman Wears Tampon for 8 Hours at Friend's Wedding ... - AOL

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    Ashley DeSkeere developed toxic shock syndrome after wearing a tampon at her friend’s wedding for eight hours She was in the ICU for five days and doctors say she’s “lucky” to be alive

  8. Cardiogenic shock - Wikipedia

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    Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency resulting from inadequate blood flow to the body's organs due to the dysfunction of the heart. Signs of inadequate blood flow include low urine production (<30 mL/hour), cool arms and legs, and decreased level of consciousness.

  9. Auburn turns plane around due to mid-trip 'horseplay' between ...

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    The Auburn men's basketball team is going to be a little late getting into Houston. The Tigers' flight west had to be turned around due to mid-trip "horseplay" between a group of players that ...