Diagnosis and management of hypovolemic shock in children

Beata Rybojad; Anna Aftyka; Ewa Rudnicka-Drożak

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Pielęgniarstwo Chirurgiczne i Angiologiczne/Surgical and Vascular Nursing

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Diagnosis and management of hypovolemic shock in children

Beata Rybojad

,

Anna Aftyka

,

Ewa Rudnicka-Drożak

Pielęgniarstwo Chirurgiczne i Angiologiczne 2012; 3: 109-113

Online publish date: 2012/09/26

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Hypovolemic shock is characterized by insufficient tissue perfusion due to a decreased intravascular volume, resulting from the loss or inadequate fluid intake. Diagnosis becomes even more difficult for many reasons if a child is the patient. It is important to take action early, before the hypotension occurs, which is a late symptom of shock in a pediatric patient. This article aims to explain specifics of the hypovolemic shock in children and provide practical guidance taking into consideration the Guidelines of the 2010 European Resuscitation Council and a European guideline for management of bleeding following major trauma.

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Diagnosis and management of hypovolemic shock in children

Beata Rybojad , Anna Aftyka , Ewa Rudnicka-Drożak

hypovolemic shock, children, medical transport of a pediatric patient

Beata Rybojad

,

Anna Aftyka

,

Ewa Rudnicka-Drożak