A severe lack of circulating fluids can lead to shock Hypovolemia is the loss of 15% or more of the fluid circulating in the body, specifically blood or water. Because your organs need these ...

Q. I’ve heard the term “shock” a million times, but I realized that I don’t really know what it means. What is shock? A. Shock is a condition in which blood pressure is too low and not ...

Most studies involving patients with hypovolemic shock used a single 250-mL bolus dose of 7.5% hypertonic saline, with or without dextran. The closest concentration that is commercially available ...