How To Treat Hypovolemic Shock

Replace Lost Blood And Other Fluids

What else helps hypovolemic shock is to replace lost blood and other fluids. Coconut water can be used to replace fluids in the body, as it is high in potassium, an electrolyte. If bleeding is severe, the doctor may recommend a blood transfusion. The subject of intravenous therapy for hypovolemic shock has been widely debated, and clinics are still deciding on the use of solutions like crystalloids and colloids as treatments for hypovolemic shock.

Crystalloids consist of salts, minerals, and other water-soluble compounds. The molecules in crystalloids are small enough to pass through semipermeable membranes easily. The main crystalloids are normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution. They range in several types of tonicity which include hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic. On the other hand, the molecules in colloids are larger than that of crystalloids so they can't pass through semipermeable molecules. Some colloids are albumin, gelatin dextran, and hetastarch. The solutions fall under two categories, lyophilic or lyophobic. Studies show crystalloids are more effective than colloids at reducing the risk of death in patients with hypovolemic shock.

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