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Hypovolemic Shock

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockHypovolemiaHypotensionTachycardiaBlood Loss (Excessive)AnemiaDehydrationOptimize HydrationAvoid HypothermiaAvoid AcidosisReduced Cardiac OutputRenal DysfunctionUnstable ElectrolytesHypoxiaAvoid HypovolemiaBradycardiaSepsisLactic AcidosisMassive Transfusion

Pathophysiology

Hypovolemic shock is circulatory failure from loss of effective intravascular volume — hemorrhagic (trauma, GI bleeding, obstetric, vascular, surgical) or non-hemorrhagic (vomiting and diarrhea,...

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