MRCEM Notes

Hypovolaemic Shock

Grade IGrade IIGrade IIIGrade IV
Blood loss<750ml750-1500ml1500-2000ml>2000ml
Blood loss (% volume)<15%15-30%30-40%>40%
Pulsenormaltachy(>100)tachy (>120)tachy (>140) & weak
Blood pressurenormalnormal/raised diastoliclowered systolic (<100mmHg)very low (systolic <70mmHg)
Mental statenormalagitatedconfusedfluctuating conscious level/coma/
Urine output>30ml/h20-30ml/h5-15ml/h<5 ml/h
Respiratory ratenormal20-30>30>35
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