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Shock: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Introduction
Overview of Perfusion and the Cardiovascular System
      Two Parts: Container and Contents
            Container: Heart and Blood Vessels
                  Blood Flow
                  Arteries
                  Autonomic Nervous System
            Contents: Blood
                  Blood Supply
            Perfusion
                  Body Temperature
                  Table 1: Susceptibility of Vital Organs During Shock
Recognition and Physiologic Basis of Shock
      Compromised Perfusion
      Signs of Shock
      Vital Signs Relating to Shock
      Stages of Shock
Types of Shock and Management
      ABCD's in the Chain of Survival
      Cardiogenic Shock
      Neurogenic Shock
      Psychogenic Shock
      Hypovolemic Shock
      Metabolic Shock
      Septic Shock
      Respiratory Insufficiency
      Anaphylactic Shock
            Treatment
            Overview of Measures to Treat Shock
Scenario 1 (Anaphylactic Shock)
Scenario 2 (Psychogenic Shock)
Scenario 3 (Respiratory Insufficiency)
Summary
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