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Why do paramedics give adrenaline shots?
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Life threat problem: Either a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or a critically low heart rate / blood pressure. Both are very serious situations that could result in the patient's death if not successfully and rapidly treated.
Answered 11/17/2014
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