How does hypovolemic shock occur?
Hypovolemic shock occurs when there is a significant loss of intravascular volume, leading to inadequate blood flow to organs and tissues. It can happen due to various factors like severe bleeding, trauma, excessive fluid loss from burns or gastrointestinal issues, or fluid shifts from other compartments (e.g., third-spacing). The loss of blood or fluids reduces the circulating volume, compromising tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery, ultimately resulting in shock.
