The Open Pediatric Medicine Journal

2013, 7 : 10-15
Published online 2013 February 22. DOI: 10.2174/1874309901307010010
Publisher ID: TOPEDJ-7-10

Pediatric Hypovolemic Shock

Michael J. Hobson and Ranjit S. Chima
Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.

ABSTRACT

Hypovolemic shock is a common yet underappreciated insult which often accompanies illnesses afflicting children. Indeed, it is by far the most common type of shock in the pediatric age group worldwide. Early recognition and treatment of hypovolemic shock is paramount to reversing cellular hypoxia and ischemia before irreparable end-organ damage ensues.

Keywords:

Hypovolemic shock, dehydration, hemorrhage.