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  1. Shock is a severe condition that occurs when not enough blood flows through the body, causing very ...
  2. ... heartbeat occurs, the ICD quickly sends an electrical shock to the heart to change the rhythm back ... heartbeat occurs, the ICD quickly sends an electrical shock to the heart to change the rhythm back ...
  3. ... gets into the pleural space, the lung can collapse, preventing adequate air exchange. Chest tubes are used ... treat conditions that can cause the lung to collapse, such as: Air leaks from the lung into ...
  4. A meniscal tear is an injury of the shock-absorbing cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is ... the bones. The meniscus also serves as a shock-absorption system, assists in lubricating the joint, and ...
  5. ... indicate: Dehydration Burns Diarrhea Eclampsia Erythrocytosis Polycythemia vera Shock
  6. ... air enters the pleural space, the lung will collapse. This is called a pneumothorax. If the chest ...
  7. ... may indicate: Addison's disease (rare) Congestive heart failure Shock Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion Lower-than-normal ...
  8. ... the end of bones in joints to provide shock absorption during movement.
  9. ... such as Addison disease, congestive heart failure or shock. Lower-than-normal measurements may indicate aldosteronism, diabetes ...
  10. ... lung and the chest wall. The lung then collapses. The dark side of the chest (right side ...
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