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10.​Deep Vein Thrombosis

●​ Description : Formation of blood clots, often in the lower extremities. ●​ Signs and Symptoms : Redness, pain, swelling, and warmth at the clot site. ●​ Interventions and Treatments : Heat, compression, elevation, anticoagulants, and thrombolytics in severe cases. ●​ Complications : Pulmonary embolism and death. 11.​Cardiogenic Shock ●​ Description : Inadequate cardiac output due to ventricular dysfunction or muscle damage. ●​ Signs and Symptoms : Hypotension, tachycardia, confusion, shortness of breath, and multi-system compromise. ●​ Interventions and Treatments : Medications to increase blood pressure and cardiac output, oxygen, pacing, defibrillation, and surgical interventions. ●​ Complications : Cardiac arrest, organ damage, and death. 12.​Anaphylactic Shock ●​ Description : Systemic collapse due to severe allergic reactions. ●​ Signs and Symptoms : Hypotension, laryngeal edema, respiratory distress, and tachycardia. ●​ Interventions and Treatments : Epinephrine, respiratory support, and ACLS protocols as needed. ●​ Complications : Respiratory and cardiac arrest. 13.​Neurogenic Shock ●​ Description : Circulatory collapse often resulting from spinal cord injury. ●​ Signs and Symptoms : Fainting, hypotension, and bradycardia. ●​ Interventions and Treatments : Medications to stimulate sympathetic nervous system activity. ●​ Complications : Severe circulatory collapse. 14.​Obstructive Shock ●​ Description : Obstruction of major blood vessels. ●​ Signs and Symptoms : Hypotension, tachycardia, clammy skin, and respiratory distress.

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