OVERVIEW

Critical Blood Loss Demands Fluid Resuscitation to Fight Hypovolemic Shock is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation and will be held from May 13, 2016 - May 13, 2019. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hours.

Hypovolemic shock can be life-threatening in most trauma situations. Undetected or undertreated compensatory hypovolemic shock can progress to decompensated shock. The entire trauma team must remain alert for the signs of hypovolemic shock.

Goal and Learning Outcomes
The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about fluid resuscitation of patients in hypovolemic shock caused by blood loss. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• Identify the stages of hypovolemic shock
• Describe the clinical manifestations of hypovolemic shock
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluids used to treat hypovolemic shock

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.