THE PATIENT IN HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK IN THE ER

Updated 11 /25

The clinical scenario below, shows a patient in Hypovolemic Shock.
An assessment reveals:
- decrease in oxygen saturation

        - decrease in BP, cool, clammy skin
     - rapid respirations and heart rate 
      - decreased level of consciousness

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Hypovolemic Shock  

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In the image above, a patient is in possible sepsis.
There is abdominal tenderness and redness at the
wound site. High fever and increased respirations
are also noted on assessment. The doctor's orders
include lab values : 

( WBCs, ABG, electrolytes and PT/ PTT ).

Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.