Hypovolemia Treatment Information
- By:Juliet Cohen
Hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma. Blood loss can be due to bleeding from cuts or other injury or internal bleeding such as gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
Losing about 1/5 or more of the normal amount of blood in your body causes hypovolemic shock. A low blood volume can result in multiple organ failure, kidney damage and failure, brain damage, coma and death. Low fluid intake, extensive vomiting, and severe diarrhea are common causes of dehydration. Traumatic accidents, chronic illnesses and surgery can all cause internal bleeding.
Symptoms may include hypovolemia cold hands and feet, light headache, frequent urination, increased heart rate, and weakness. Blood transfusion coupled with surgical repair is the definitive treatment for hypovolemia caused by trauma. Keep the person warm and comfortable. Do not give liquids by mouth. If the person has an allergic reaction, to treat allergic reactions. The use of intravenous fluids (IVs) may help compensate for the loss of fluid volume, but IV fluids can not transport of oxygen in the way blood can. Oral fluids including moderate sugars and rich in electrolytes is needed to replenish the organism of lost sodium ions.
Hypovolemia Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Use of intravenous fluids (IVs) may help compensate for lost fluid volume.
2. Anintravenous (IV) line will be put into the persons arm to allow blood.
3. Blood transfusions is definitive treatment for hypovolemia caused by trauma.
4. Medicines such asdopamine and dobutamine may be needed to increase blood pressure.
5. Others medicines epinephrine, and norepinephrine may be needed to increase blood pressure.About the author:
Juliet Cohen writes article for Sty Treatment. She also writes articles for Makeup and Skin Care.