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Septic shock

Shock, not elsewhere classified

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GuidelinesDistributive ShockNeurogenic shock Septic shock This happens when the blood vessels are abnormally dilated and presents with a low blood pressure, tachycardia and warm peripheries. There are 3 causes of this type of shock: neurogenic shock, septic shock, and anaphylactic shock (see Anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock ). NEUROGENIC SHOCK ICD-10 code: T09.3 + R57.8 DESCRIPTION Occurs in spinal cord trauma when there is a
GuidelinesMiscarriageSilent miscarriage or early fetal death Incomplete miscarriage in the first trimester Midtrimester miscarriage (from 13-22 weeks gestation) Septic miscarriage Trophoblastic neoplasia Both manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) and medical evacuation are equally effective for miscarriage. However, MVA is preferred in the follow settings: anaemia haemodynamic instability second trimester miscarriage SILENT
GuidelinesMiscarriageDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral O02.1/O03.4/O03.9 DESCRIPTION Bleeding from the genital tract < 22 weeks' gestation, which may or may not be associated with lower abdominal pain (LAP). Miscarriage is classified as follows Cervix closed on digital examination Cervix dilated on digital examination - Threatened miscarriage: - mild vaginal bleeding, usual
GuidelinesShockDescription Emergency Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: R57.0-2/R57.8-9/T79.4/T78.2/Y57.9 DESCRIPTION Shock is a life-threatening condition characterised by any evidence of inadequate organ perfusion. Signs and symptoms of shock in adults Low blood pressure (systolic BP < 80 mmHg) is the key sign of shock Weak and rapid pulse Rapid shallow breathing Low urine output Restlessness and altered ment