Non-cardiogenic shock is caused by a circulatory collapse in the body that is not due to problems originating in the heart. Shock is commonly caused by hypo-perfusion though the blood vessels due to lack of blood in the vessels causing low blood pressure and rapid heartbeat. Besides cardiogenic shock‚ there are three other types that cause shock for non-cardiogenic reasons‚ obstructive shock‚ disruptive shock‚ and hypovolemic shock. Obstructive shock results from an obstruction that prevents blood
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Skyler Allred Mr. Harrison U.S. Wars Shell Shock Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder‚ (PTSD)‚ went by a different name. It is more commonly known as “Shellshock.” PTSD is an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories‚ nightmares‚ social withdrawal‚ jumpy anxiety‚ and/or insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after traumatic experience (Myers‚ pp. 604-605). The term “Shellshock” was coined together by the British in 1914. At first shellshock was thought to be caused by soldiers
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term Culture Shock is used to describe the emotional rollercoaster that someone experiences when living in a new country. Anyone who has worked and lived in a foreign country will experience culture shock of some sort. Recognizing culture shock is an important way of being able to deal with it. Dealing with it helps minimize the risk of becoming disillusioned with a new country and the possibility of deciding that a quick return “home” is the only solution. The four stages of culture shock are: excitement
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In researching about mental health for a project‚ I stumbled upon an article in the Atlantic called "Shock and Disbelief." In writer Daniel Smith’s article‚ he argues that the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the complete opposite of the Hollywoodized image of electroshock therapy and instead is a very safe and proven effective way of treating mental illnesses. His purpose is to destigmatize ECT and promote a positive outlook on receiving treatment for mental illnesses. He adopts an educated tone
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When a person goes into shock‚ their entire cardiovascular system is shutting down. The body first recognizes that it is going into shock and it begins to pull blood and fluid away from the nonessential organs such as the muscles and skin in order to keep blood circulating to the important organs such as the brain‚ heart‚ and lungs. If shock goes untreated the blood flow will continue to decrease until it completely stops. There are many different types of shock that happen for different reasons
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common career experience (Richardson & McKenna 2006‚ p. 6)‚ and staff members often experience culture shock during overseas assignments or when serving foreign guests. Some guests also experience culture shock while staying in a foreign country. This essay will review the stages of culture shock and steps that can help to reduce the negative influence of culture shock. Culture shock is defined as ‘the psychological discomfort one may feel when he/she attempts to adjust to a new cultural situation’
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Anaphylactic Shock Medical Diagnosis: Shock Anaphylactic Shock Medical Diagnosis: Shock Nursing interventions 1. Nurse will perform patient teaching on avoiding further exposure to antigens. 2. Nurse will perform patient/family teaching on how to administer emergency medications to treat anaphylaxis. Nursing interventions 1. Nurse will perform patient teaching on avoiding further exposure to antigens. 2. Nurse will perform patient/family teaching on how to administer emergency medications
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THE CURRENT PERSPECTIVES OF NURSING PRACTICE Electric Shock Therapy St George’s University of London Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences Nurse’s knowledge of and attitude to ECT Objective was to explore nurse’s knowledge of and attitude to ECT and to find whether knowledge and experience of ECT correlated with more positive attitudes to the treatment A questionnaire that included 211 Registered nurses working in a London Mental Health. It included knowledge and attitude scales
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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CULTURAL SHOCK Kasie Sepeda Professor Scherf 11/19/2012 Outline I. What is Cultural Shock a. serious phenomenon and a long-winded process b. Real culture shock can happen in places you expect to be similar II. Effects of cultural shock a. Happen when you take a culture for granted. b. Can affect your job‚ family‚ etc. III. Causes of cultural shock a. Can cause mild uneasiness or temporary homesickness to acute unhappiness or even‚ in extreme
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