How much loss of circulating body fluid is within normal compensatory mechanism of body
Correct Answer: 40% loss
Description: Further loss of circulating volume overloads the body’s compensatory mechanisms and there is progressive renal, respiratory and cardiovascular decompensation. In general, loss of around 15% of the circulating blood volume is within normal compensatory mechanisms. Blood pressure is usually well maintained and only falls after 30–40% of the circulating volume has been lost.
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