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or hypovolemic shock is the result of losing > 20% of thd body's volume of blood due to hemorrhage. Inadequate oxygen/ nutrients will circulate to cells. REF: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/432650-overview

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Shock

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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