Hypovolemic shock

Crit Care Clin. 1993 Apr;9(2):239-59.

Abstract

This article defines a rational approach to the treatment of hemorrhagic shock. All patients that are hypovolemic following hemorrhage require fluid resuscitation. Some patients require red cell restoration and very few require correction of any clotting deficiencies. A physiologic approach to these problems will lead to optimal patient care in these circumstances.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Transfusion
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Colloids / therapeutic use
  • Critical Care
  • Crystalloid Solutions
  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Isotonic Solutions
  • Oxygen Consumption
  • Plasma Substitutes / therapeutic use
  • Resuscitation / methods*
  • Shock* / metabolism
  • Shock* / physiopathology
  • Shock* / therapy

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Crystalloid Solutions
  • Isotonic Solutions
  • Plasma Substitutes