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2009.10.02 – Quiz: Shock after Neck Trauma

A 70-year old lady slipped and fell. XR-neck was taken (below). On examination, she was quadriplegic and having shallow breaths. BP 70/40, pulse 42/min. Hb level was normal. What is causing her hypotension and bradycardia?

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A. spinal shock
B. neurogenic shock
C. septicemic shock
D. hemorrhagic shock