Hypovolemic shock
Alternative names:
shock - hypovolemic
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
An examination indicates the presence of shock.
There is low blood pressure,
and body temperature may drop.
- Angiography/heart
catheterization may show low cardiac output (pumping
action), confirming shock.
- Tests may be required to determine site and cause of
volume depletion, including a CT
scan, an MRI scan,
or an X-ray of suspected
areas.
- Laboratory tests include a CBC;
other tests may be performed depending on the suspected
cause of the loss of volume.
This disease may also alter the results of a BUN
test.
Update Date: 10/08/99
Updated by: adam.com editorial
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