Hypovolemic shock, also called hemorrhagic shock, is a life-
threatening condition that results when you lose more than 20
percent (one-fifth) of your body’s blood or fluid supply. This
severe fluid loss makes it impossible for the heart to pump
sufficient blood to your body. Hypovolemic shock can cause many
of your organs to fail. The condition requires immediate
emergency medical attention in order to survive. Hypovolemic
shock results from significant blood and/or fluid losses in your
body. Blood loss of this magnitude can occur because of: -
bleeding from cuts or wounds - bleeding from blunt traumatic
injuries due to accidents or seizure activity - internal
bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract or ruptured ectopic
pregnancy In addition to actual blood loss, the loss of body
fluids can cause a decrease in blood volume. blood in your body
to drop. This can occur in cases of: When heavy bleeding occurs,
there is not enough blood flow to the organs in your body. Blood
carries oxygen and other essential subs