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How do you treat hypovolemic shock?
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LOTS OF IV FLUIDS: Blood products if due to blood loss.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Hypovolemic shock: Replacing the deficits, such as blood or fluids.
Answered 3/5/2013
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IV fluids: Hypovolemia means low blood volume, the immediate response is usually intravenous fluid such as saline. The reason for the fluid loss needs to be determined and addressed to correct the underlying problem.
Answered 11/30/2012
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