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Define: a Hernia
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From the Latin for protrusion, it can be defined as, "the protrusion of an organ or tissue out of the body cavity in which it normally lies."
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Define: Septic Shock
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Severe sepsis with hypotension (systolic BP <90mmHg) despite adequate fluid resuscitation.
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Define: Lateral Decubitus (on CXR)
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Patient lying down, lateral view.
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Define: Pyrexia
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Greater than or equal to 37.3C (mouth) or >37.7C (rectal).
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Define: Hypothermia
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A core temperature of <35C
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