02.15 Hypovolemic Shock

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  1. Hypovolemic Shock
    1. Compensatory symptoms
      1. Anxiety and irritability
      2. Increased heart rate (HR)
      3. Decreased pallor
      4. Less output
    2. Progressive symptoms
      1. Lethargic
      2. Low BP
      3. Low PCWP
    3. Treatment
      1. IV fluids (increase circulatory volume)
        1. Crystalloids
        2. NS (Normale Saline)
        3. Lactated Ringers
        4. Colloids
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