A 22-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 after diving into shallow water. BP 82/44, HR 48, skin is warm and dry, and he has paralysis below the nipple

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A 22-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 after diving into shallow water. BP 82/44, HR 48, skin is warm and dry, and he has paralysis below the nipple line. FAST is negative and chest x-ray is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Neurogenic shock

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Anaphylactic shock

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Septic shock

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Tension pneumothorax

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Hemorrhagic shock

Neurogenic shock — ABEM Board MCQ

A 22-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 after diving into shallow water. BP 82/44, HR 48, skin is warm and dry, and he has paralysis below the nipple line. FAST is negative and chest x-ray is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?