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Suspension trauma. Suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic shock while suspended, harness hang syndrome ( HHS ), suspension syndrome, or orthostatic intolerance, is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time. If the person is strapped into a harness or tied to an upright object they ...
Hydrostatic shock, also known as Hydro-shock, is the controversial concept that a penetrating projectile (such as a bullet) can produce a pressure wave that causes "remote neural damage", "subtle damage in neural tissues" and "rapid effects" in living targets. [ 2][ 3][ 4] It has also been suggested that pressure wave effects can cause indirect ...
An electrical injury, ( electric injury) or electrical shock ( electric shock) is damage sustained to the skin or internal organs on direct contact with an electric current. [ 2][ 3] The injury depends on the density of the current, tissue resistance and duration of contact. [ 4] Very small currents may be imperceptible or only produce a light ...
Definition. Orthostatic hypotension (or postural hypotension) is a drop in blood pressure upon standing. One definition (AAFP) calls for a systolic blood pressure decrease of at least 20 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure decrease of at least 10 mm Hg within 3 minutes of standing. [ 30]
Shock is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system. [ 1][ 2] Initial symptoms of shock may include weakness, fast heart rate, fast breathing, sweating, anxiety, and increased thirst. [ 1] This may be followed by confusion, unconsciousness, or cardiac arrest, as ...
1. "Shock to the System". James Tucker. Christopher Simmons. Scott Jeralds, Brandon McKinney, Pat McEown, James Tucker and Marcus Williams. September 23, 2000. ( 2000-09-23) 385–551. Virgil Hawkins is a smart, funny teen who tangles with school gang leader Francis Stone, also known as "F-Stop."
He attacks anyone who gets too close until Static eventually restrains him. Frankie (voiced by Rel Hunt ): A student at Dakota Union High School and juvenile delinquent who clings onto Royce Axelrod. Trina Jessup (voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph ): An officer of the Dakota Police Department and Robert Hawkins' girlfriend.
Surgical shock. Surgical shock is a physiologic state of shock which can be related to complications of surgery or the surgery itself. [ 1] Shock is defined as insufficient perfusion or blood flow to organs and body tissue that causes organ and tissue dysfunction, [ 2][ 1] and can be divided into different types depending on the cause and symptoms.