Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
hemorrhagic shock
Life-threatening condition resulting from severe blood loss requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Full Definition
A critical medical emergency characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion due to significant blood volume loss, typically requiring immediate surgical control of bleeding sources. In emergency surgery contexts, hemorrhagic shock often necessitates rapid operative intervention, blood product transfusion, and hemodynamic stabilization. The condition is classified into four classes based on blood loss percentage and physiological parameters.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify the class of hemorrhagic shock when documented to indicate severity.
In Context
- "The patient presented in Class III hemorrhagic shock requiring immediate operative management." — Emergency surgery operative report
- "Resuscitation efforts focused on reversing hemorrhagic shock through aggressive fluid replacement and surgical hemostasis." — Critical care documentation
Also known as
hypovolemic shock
acute blood loss
Contrasted with
hemodynamic stability
normovolemia
Don't confuse with
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
neurogenic shock