Managing Hypovolemic Shock: A Focus on Fluid Resuscitation for EMS

Course overview

Hypovolemic shock can be life-threatening in trauma situations. Blood loss remains the leading cause of preventable death in the first 24 hours of admission after a traumatic injury (McQuillan & Makic, 2020). This course focuses on the management of hypovolemic shock related to acute blood loss. Pathophysiology, symptoms, and management are reviewed with a focus on appropriate fluid resuscitation.