02.14 Shock Stages

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  1. Shock Stages
    1. Compensatory stage
      1. Body attempts to restore homeostatis
      2. Cardiac output decreased
      3. Sympathetic Nervous System -> releases adrenaline -> causes vessels to constrict systemically
        1. Result
          1. Improved cardiac output
          2. Improved blood pressure
    2. Progressive stage
      1. Vessels dilate systemically -> low blood pressure & decreased cardiac output
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