title: Hypovolaemia: pathophysiology and management options.
abstract: The pathophysiology of hypovolaemia is described. Elements of patient assessment are outlined. Therapeutic support and current controversies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D003681:Dehydration / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy