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1️⃣ Septic Shock:
Cause: Severe infection leading to widespread inflammation and vasodilation.
Symptoms: Fever, low blood pressure, tachycardia, warm flushed skin (early stages), and cool clammy skin (late stages).
Treatment: IV fluids, antibiotics, vasopressors (e.g., norepinephrine).
2️⃣ Anaphylactic Shock:
Cause: Severe allergic reaction causing systemic vasodilation and airway obstruction.
Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, swelling, rash, hives, low blood pressure.
Treatment: Epinephrine, IV fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids.
3️⃣ Neurogenic Shock:
Cause: Injury to the spinal cord or nervous system leading to loss of sympathetic tone and vasodilation.
Symptoms: Bradycardia, hypotension, warm dry skin, and reduced cardiac output.
Treatment: IV fluids, vasopressors, and stabilization of spinal cord injury.
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