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Hypovolemia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypovolemiaHypotensionTachycardiaOptimize HydrationDehydrationShockReduced Cardiac OutputBlood Loss (Excessive)Avoid Prolonged FastingAvoid Beta BlockersLabile Blood PressureRenal DysfunctionAvoid Hypervolemia

Pathophysiology

Hypovolemia is a low extracellular fluid volume, generally from combined sodium and water loss. Total body water is roughly 50% to 60% of body weight; the extracellular compartment holds about 25% to...

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