Management of Hemorrhagic Shock for pre-hospital providers

Table 5: Physiological Status of Patients in Shock

 

Class I

Class II

Class III

Class IV

Blood Loss (mL)

<750

750-1500

1500-2000

>2000

Blood Loss (%)

<15%

15-30%

30-40%

>40%

Heart Rate

<100

100-120

120-140

>140

Blood Pressure

Normal

Normal

Decreased

Decreased

Resp. Rate

14-20

20-30

30-35

>35

CNS/ Mental Status

Slightly Anxious

Mild Anxiety

Anxious, Confused

Confused, Lethargic

Adapted from PHTLS Manual 8th Edition