Question 17 · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
In an adult in post-traumatic shock a blood loss of about 900 mL leads to:
- A. tachycardia and decrease in systolic blood pressure.
- B. oliguria and impaired consciousness.
- C. orthostatic hypotension.
- D. loss of consciousness and bradycardia.
- E. oliguria and decreased blood pressure.
Hint
Convert 900 mL into a percentage of circulating blood volume and match it with the ATLS haemorrhage class.
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