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What does it mean to go into hypovolemic shock?

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Low blood volume: Hypovolemic shock refers to the condition where one has lost so much blood volume that without emergent medical intervention, death will be imminent due to lack of blood flow to all organs of the body.

Answered 1/23/2012

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It means a condition: Related to a sudden loss of blood volume causing the body to divert blood from other regions and organs to keep more vital areas supplied but it can cause permanent injury to those other organ systems or lead to death if not addressed.

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Hypoovolemic shock: Is an emergency condition in which severe blood and fluid loss make the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body this type of shock can cause many organs to stop working anxiety or agitation cool clammy skin confusion decreased or no urine output general weakness pale skin color rapid breathing sweating moist skin unconsciousness the greater and more rapid the blood loss the more severe is.

Answered 12/9/2013

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