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What type of shock leads to hypotension, hypoperfusion and then hypoxia? - Answer-Cardiogenic Shock = decreased cardiac output •Leads to hypotension to hypoperfusion and then hypoxia •Usually follows MI, but other causes as well e.g., secondary to septic shock What type of shock would occur after a large haemorrhage/ bleeding out? - Answer-Hypovolemic shock: Causes reduced cardiac output and heart rate. •Compensatory mechanisms maintain BP up to 20% blood loss •Other symptoms simi...