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… Overview What is shock? Shock means that your body and its functions … are shutting down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the …
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… 04 What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious … of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of shock including low blood pressure and …
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… Have you been burned, had an electrical shock, or inhaled smoke or fumes? Yes Burn, electrical shock, or smoke inhalation No Burn, electrical shock, or smoke inhalation How old are you? …
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… Condition Basics What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare illness that … the liver . And it can be deadly. Since toxic shock syndrome gets worse quickly, it requires …
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… Treatment Overview Shock wave lithotripsy is a way to treat … surgery. It is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL. This … may be needed to remove them. What To Expect Shock wave lithotripsy is usually an …
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… a light, you may receive a minor electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or … . Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 … a light, you may receive a minor electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or …
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… requires immediate care in a hospital. Septic shock is sepsis that causes extremely low … requires immediate care in a hospital. Septic shock is sepsis that causes extremely low …
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… other health problems you may have. The shock from an ICD hurts briefly. It's been … as feeling like a punch in the chest. But the shock is a sign that the ICD is doing its job … does not stop, the ICD sends an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. …
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… and whether an ICD could prevent it. The shock from an ICD hurts briefly. It's been … as feeling like a punch in the chest. But the shock is a sign that the ICD is doing its job … does not stop, the ICD sends an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. …
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… Your doctor: Sets both the rate at which a shock will occur and the level of shock needed to bring your heart back to a … to see whether the ICD has given you any shocks since your last visit. This helps your …
