Fluid loss resulting in decrease of intravascular volume
Annotations:
Traumatic hemorrhage: Long bone/pelvic fx, solid organ rupture, major vessel disruption, open wounds.
Nontraumatic hemorrhag: GI bleed, ruptured AA, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, epistaxis, OB hemorrhage, DIC
▼ Cardiac output
▼ Tissue perfusion
Compensatory Mechanisms Activated
Epi/Norepi release
▲ HR and systemic vascular resistance
Renin-Angiotesin-Aldosterone & ADH release
Intracellular fluid shift to intravascular space
▲ Blood volume
▲ Cardiac output
Compensatory Mechanisms Fail
▼▼ Cardiac output
▼▼▼ Blood pressure
▼▼▼ Vital organ perfusion
Multisystem Organ Failure
Remember ABCs. O2 via NRB if conscious, ET if unconscious. Sp02 and ABG. Stop bleeding
(pressure, dressing, splints, OR etc.). 2 large bore IV with isotonic crystalloids (LR/NS) -
warm to prevent hypothermia and metabolic acidosis. Draw labs, including type/crossmatch. NG, foley, monitors.