Chapter 13 - Hypovolemic shock Flashcards
What is hypovolemic shock?
The result of an inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system.
What are the two main types of causes for hypovolemic shock?
Hemorrhagic and nonhemorrhagic causes.
What can result in hemorrhagic shock?
Injuries involving bleeding.
What can cause nonhemorrhagic hypovolemic shock?
Vomiting and diarrhea.
How do severe thermal burns contribute to hypovolemic shock?
By causing intravascular plasma loss when fluid leaks from capillaries into surrounding tissue.
What type of injuries can lead to loss of blood and plasma into injured tissues?
Crushing injuries.
What is dehydration?
The loss of water or fluid from body tissues.
What can cause dehydration that leads to hypovolemic shock?
Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Which age groups are particularly susceptible to fluid loss and shock through dehydration?
Very young or old patients.
What can happen to people who exercise in hot weather without proper hydration?
They may experience dehydration.
Fill in the blank: Hypovolemic shock occurs when there is an insufficient volume of fluid within the _______ system.
[vascular]
True or False: Crushing injuries can lead to excessive swelling and loss of plasma.
True
