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Axonotmesis

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Injury to a nerve interrupting the axon and causing loss of function and wallerian degeneration distal to the lesion; with no damage to the endoneurium, regeneration is possible (e.g. Crush injury)

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Neuropraxia

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Injury to a nerve that causes transient loss of function; nerve dysfunction will be rapidly reversed (e.g. Compression)

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Hypovolemic shock signs and symptoms

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Cause: heat, dehydration… Increased RR and HR, decreased BP, decreased level of consciousness, anxiety

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Septic shock signs and symptoms

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Caused by severe infection; fever, tachycardia, organ failure, tachypnea

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Anaphylactic signs and symptoms

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Hives, edema, wheezing, warmth, dyspnea, anxiety

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