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Hypovolemic shock.
- What Is Hypovolemic Shock?
is a life-threatening condition that results when lose more than 20 percent (one-fifth) of body’s blood or fluid supply.
And blood loss can be due to:
* Bleeding from cuts , injuries
* Internal bleeding, such as in the GI tract
, also may drop when lose too much body fluid from other causes. This can be due to:
* Burns
* Diarrhea
* Excessive perspiration
* Vomiting
- Hypovolemic shock can lead to organ failure. This condition requires immediate emergency medical attention.
Treatment :
The first step is to get to the emergency room as quickly as possible. Along the way, someone should try to stop any visible bleeding, and medical team will try to:
Get as much oxygen as possible to all parts of body Stop, or at least control, blood loss ⬇️⬇️
Replace blood and other fluids.
Most people who lose more than 30% of their blood volume will also need a blood transfusion. Many will need some kind of surgery, especially if they have internal or gynecological bleeding

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