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Incorrect. This is when blood and oxygen cannot reach the patient's organs, this can be caused by cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax.
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e
Obstructive shock
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Incorrect. This is caused by an allergic reaction which develops quickly after exposure to an allergen, which there is no evidence of in this patient.
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c
Anaphylactic shock
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Correct. This history suggests a spinal injury which is the most common cause of neurogenic shock.
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a
Neurogenic shock
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Incorrect. This is caused by blood loss, which there is no evidence of in this patient.
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b
Hypovolemic shock
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Incorrect. This occurs when the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and blood around the body, it is caused by conditions such as myocarditis.
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d
Cardiogenic shock
Concept
Chapter
2693
4081
Shock
Topic
199
Emergency Medicine
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25 year old female presents after a fall from a horse. She has reduced sensation bilaterally in her lower limbs. On examination she is found to have several lacerations to her thorax and complains of mild abdominal pain.

Observations are taken and show her heart rate to be 63bpm, and blood pressure is 93/64mmHg.

Which type of shock is most likely in this patient?
a