How To Treat Hypovolemic Shock

Surgery

Hypovolemic shock can be treated through surgery when symptoms such as internal bleeding occur. Before beginning the procedure, the surgeon will need to verify the source of internal bleeding. An example of a surgical procedure that treats internal bleeding is exploratory laparotomy, in which the surgeon opens the abdomen using an incision to search for what's causing the bleeding. When the source has been identified, the surgeon will treat it. Patients may address the surgical process with the surgeon before undergoing the operation. There's always the possibility patients could experience a little bit of blood loss during or following surgery. Along with that, there's a chance of losing too much. The surgeon should let patients know if certain tools will be used to reduce bleeding during the operation.