HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK

                                       Clinical picture of the patient in Hypovolemic Shock

Updated 10 /24

The patient in Hypovolemic Shock may present the following clinical picture:

- Altered mental status ( restlessness and disorientation may be present)

- Dyspnea - due to lack of red blood cells which carry oxygen

- Cool, clammy skin due to blood loss

- Hypotension ( a drop in blood loss due to a decrease in blood volume)

- Decreased urinary output due to low fluid volume

Fluid replacement therapy for the patient in Hypovolemic Shock is 
 necessary, to reverse the signs and symptoms. This may include blood transfusion.

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