This condition requires immediate emergency medical attention. Hypovolemic shock is the most common type of shock, with very young children and older adults being the most susceptible. Hypovolemic shock results from significant and sudden blood or fluid losses within your body. Blood loss of this magnitude can occur because of:. In addition to actual blood loss, the loss of body fluids can cause a decrease in blood volume.
This can occur in cases of:. Blood carries oxygen and other essential substances to your organs and tissues. When heavy bleeding occurs, there is not enough blood in circulation for the heart to be an effective pump. Once your body loses these substances faster than it can replace them, organs in your body begin to shut down and the symptoms of shock occur. Blood pressure plummets, which can be life-threatening. The symptoms of hypovolemic shock vary with the severity of the fluid or blood loss.
However, all symptoms of shock are life-threatening and need emergency medical treatment. Internal bleeding symptoms may be hard to recognize until the symptoms of shock appear, but external bleeding will be visible. Symptoms of hemorrhagic shock may not appear immediately. Older adults may not experience these symptoms until the shock progresses significantly. The sign of external hemorrhaging is visible, profuse bleeding from a body site or area of injury. While some symptoms like abdominal pain and sweating can point to something less urgent like a stomach virus , you should seek immediate medical attention when seeing groupings of these symptoms together.
This is especially true for the more serious symptoms. The longer you wait, the more damage can be done to your tissues and organs. If you have any signs of hemorrhaging or of hemorrhagic shock, seek medical attention immediately. Untreated hypovolemic shock will lead to death. Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency. Call immediately if you observe a person experiencing shock symptoms. Until responders arrive:. Remove any visible dirt or debris from the injury site.
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Loss of water, vomiting, diarrhea, perspiration. Movement of cellular fluid from within cells to the space around cells. During the compensated stage, there is a narrow window of opportunity to rapidly intervene and restore perfusion.
However, shock may still be reversible at this stage with immediate intervention. This results in hypotension and possible multiple organ dysfunction. At present, this can only be treated with blood product replacement. This has led to the push by some EMS agencies that serve remote areas or have prolonged transport times to consider carrying blood products such as packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and other components.
Temperature : Fever may direct a further search for signs of infection, but a temperature less than 95 degrees may indicate hypothermia in a shock victim. Hypothermia contributes to poor perfusion. Heart rate : Due to compensatory mechanisms, the heart rate is typically elevated in hypotension.
In hypovolemic shock, the heart rate will likely be elevated. Respiratory rate : Tachypnea is commonly observed in patients with shock. An elevated respiratory rate helps alleviate systemic acidosis by removing excess CO2. Oxygen saturation : This is typically preserved by increasing oxygen extraction when delivery to tissue is diminished.
Saturations fall only at very late stages of hypovolemic shock. Circulation : Assess for any signs of active bleeding.
Also assess the perfusion of the distal extremities to help differentiate the types of shock. Acral cyanosis of the extremities and cold, clammy skin is consistent with hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock. Blood loss can be due to: Bleeding from cuts Bleeding from other injuries Internal bleeding, such as in the gastrointestinal tract The amount of circulating blood in your body also may drop when you lose too much body fluid from other causes.
This can be due to: Burns Diarrhea Excessive perspiration Vomiting. Symptoms may include: Anxiety or agitation Cool, clammy skin Confusion Decreased or no urine output Generalized weakness Pale skin color pallor Rapid breathing Sweating , moist skin Unconsciousness lack of responsiveness The greater and more rapid the blood loss, the more severe the symptoms of shock. Exams and Tests. A physical exam will show signs of shock, including: Low blood pressure Low body temperature Rapid pulse, often weak and thready Tests that may be done include: Blood chemistry, including kidney function tests and those tests looking for evidence of heart muscle damage Complete blood count CBC CT scan, ultrasound, or x-ray of suspected areas Echocardiogram - sound wave test of heart structure and function Electrocardiogram Endoscopy - tube placed in the mouth to the stomach upper endoscopy or colonoscopy tube placed through the anus to the large bowel Right heart Swan-Ganz catheterization Urinary catheterization tube placed into the bladder to measure urine output In some cases, other tests may be done as well.
Get medical help right away. In the meantime, follow these steps: Keep the person comfortable and warm to avoid hypothermia. Have the person lie flat with the feet lifted about 12 inches 30 centimeters to increase circulation.
However, if the person has a head, neck, back, or leg injury, do not change the person's position unless they are in immediate danger. Do not give fluids by mouth.
If person is having an allergic reaction , treat the allergic reaction, if you know how. If the person must be carried, try to keep them flat, with the head down and feet lifted. Stabilize the head and neck before moving a person with a suspected spinal injury. Outlook Prognosis. Possible Complications.
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