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Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... death -> end-organ dysfunction ... dependent areas, back ... failure, neurogenic/spinal ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... death -> end-organ dysfunction ... dependent areas, back ... failure, neurogenic/spinal ... #differential #causes
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... Regulation: - CVA ... - Hypothalamic dysfunction ... neuropathies - Spinal ... Multi-system trauma - Shock
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Equina Syndrome Overview ... • Severe low back ... bowel and sexual dysfunction ... - Emergency Causes ... • CBC, ESR, CRP