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anaphylaxis potentially fatal condition caused by an acute allergic reaction
antigen anything that is recognized as foreign by the immune system and produces an immune reaction
cardiogenic shock type of shock caused when the heart is diseased such that it cannot maintain circulation to the tissues
colloids type of IV solution consisting of large organic molecules that are unable to cross membranes
crystalloids type of IV solution resembling blood plasma minus proteins that is capable of crossing membranes
hypovolemic shock type of shock caused by loss of fluids such as occurs during hemorrhaging, extensive burns, or severe vomiting or diarrhea
inotropic effect change in the strength or contractility of the heart
neurogenic shock type of shock resulting from brain or spinal cord injury
septic shock type of shock caused by severe infection in the bloodstream
shock condition in which there is inadequate blood flow to meet the body's needs
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