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Hypovolemic shock - Prevention

Alternative Names

Shock - hypovolemic

Prevention:

Preventing shock is easier than trying to treat it once it happens. Prompt treatment of the underlying cause will reduce the risk of developing severe shock. Early first aid can help control shock.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/18/2006
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.