Hypovolemic Shock

Hypovolemic Shock

• After trauma, hypovolemic shock can be due to Pelvic fracture, Blunt trauma to abdominal viscera or Hemothorax
• 6 months old child is brought with vomiting & diarrhea. RR-45/min, HR-130/min, SBP-85 mm of Hg. Capillary refilling time is 4 secs. Diagnosis is Early compensated hypovolemic shock
• Heart is spared from vasoconstriction during hypovolemic shock
• Features of hypovolemic shock are  Oliguria, Low B.P & Acidosis
• Most common cause of death due to burns in early period is hypovolemic shock
• Hypovolemic shock after blunt trauma of the abdomen with splenic tear should undergo immediate surgery
• The most serious complication of a pelvic fracture is hypovolemic shock
• Most common form of shock is hypovolemic shock
• In hypovolemic shock Constriction of capacitance vessels & arterioles in the skin with Decrease in cardiac output is seen
• Hemorrhage leads to hypovolemic shock