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Indications for oxygen (7) - ANSWER-Cardiac arrest, artificial ventilation, hypoxia, shock, SaO2 below 94%, altered/decreased LOC, medical condition or traumatic injury where oxygen could benefit. Artificial ventilations are intended for... - ANSWER-Any patient with inadequate spontaneous breathing who is in respiratory distress Diaphoretic - ANSWER-Excessive sweating Charcoal contraindication - ANSWER-Decreased LOC, inability to swallow, acid/alkali ingestion Nitroglycerin contradictions - ANSWER-Hypotension, ED meds in last 24 hours or C48, head injury Compensated shock - ANSWER-Early stage of shock, body compensates through increased heart rate and vasoconstriction. Decompensated shock - ANSWER-Late stage of shock, body can no longer compensate, BP begins to fall Cardiogenic shock - ANSWER-Heart can't pump effectively, leads to backup of fluid, pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs) and hypotension. Caused by low cardiac output Obstructive shock - ANSWER-Mechanic obstruction of heart muscle Septic shock - ANSWER-Caused by severe infection, damages vessels and increased plasma loss Psychogenic shock - ANSWER-Sudden temporary vasodilation that leads to fainting Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER-Fluid problem (loss of blood, dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting or burns