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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Get immediate medical help. 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 to increase circulation. [read article]
Tests for Hypovolemic Shock
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Blood gases is a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in your blood. It also determines the acidity (pH) of your blood. More
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. More
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Blood typing is a laboratory test done to determine a person's blood type. If the person needs a blood transfusion , another test called crossmatching is done ... More
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Medical Procedures for Hypovolemic Shock
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
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Surgical Procedures for Hypovolemic Shock
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Control of Hemorrhage
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Prescribed Medications for Hypovolemic Shock
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Used to increase cardiac output, BP, and urine flow as an adjunct in the treatment of shock that persists after adequate fluid volume replacement and when systemic ... More
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Used to increase cardiac output in the short-term treatment of cardiac decompensation caused by depressed contractility from organic heart disease, cardiac surgical... More
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Self Care for Hypovolemic Shock
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Elevation of Leg
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
