Fluid Resuscitation and Hypovolemic Shock
Fluid Resuscitation and Hypovolemic Shock is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 07/11/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 7/11/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
Hypovolemia, or decreased circulation of intravascular fluids, may occur for many reasons. For instance, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may decrease intravascular volume. Other illnesses may also reduce intravascular volume via excessive diuresis. In the context of caring for trauma patients, hypovolemic shock is most often due to blood loss from sustained injuries. Hypovolemia is not always immediately obvious: Patients with abdominal injuries, chest injuries, or fractures may bleed internally without displaying signs of shock until the hemorrhage is substantial. Hypovolemic shock can be life-threatening in trauma situations. Blood loss remains the leading cause of preventable death in the first 24 hours of admission after a traumatic injury (McQuillan and Flynn-Mavik, 2020). Undetected or undertreated compensatory hypovolemic shock may progress to decompensated shock. The entire trauma team must remain vigilant toward the signs of hypovolemic shock.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to inform nurses and emergency medical services personnel about fluid resuscitation of patients in hypovolemic shock caused by blood loss.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Describe the clinical manifestations of hypovolemic shock.
• Identify the stages of hypovolemic shock.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluids used to treat hypovolemic shock.
