15. Classification of hemorrhage (including symptoms)

Question 1

15. Classification of hemorrhage (including symptoms)

Answer 1

-blood volume 7-9% of body weight (cats ~6,5%)
-Class I(minimal blood loss):-15%
>HR,RR,BP normal,normal urine output;slightly anxious
-Class II(mild blood loss):15-30%
>HR↑,RR↑(mild),BP normal, oliguria;confused,irritable;cool extremities
-Class III(moderate blood loss):30-40%
>HR↑↑,RR↑,BP↓,oliguria;lethargic;cool extremities
-Class IV(severe blood loss):>40%
>HR↑↑↑, RR↑↑↑,BP↓↓,anuria; lethargic,comatose;cold extremities,cyanosis