Chapter9: A Breath Of Fresh Air
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Why does shock have high mortality?
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Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes. When a person is in shock, do not receive proper supply of blood or oxygen. If untreated, this can lead to permanent organ damage or even death.
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