A 34 year old male has experienced severe trauma to the lungs from a motorcycle accident. He is displaying signs and symptoms of shock. He is likely suffering from which type of shock?

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Obstructive shock occurs when there is an obstruction to blood flow, such as a pulmonary embolism or tension pneumothorax. In this case, the patient has experienced severe trauma to the lungs, which could have caused a tension pneumothorax. This would lead to decreased venous return to the heart and decreased cardiac output, resulting in shock.

A 34 Year Old Male Has Experienced Severe Trauma to the Lungs