Table 1 The BD-based classification of hypovolemic shock [9]
| Â | Class I | Class II | Class III | Class IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shock | none to minimal | mild | moderate | severe |
BD at admission (mmol/l) | ≤ 2 | > 2.0 to 6.0 | > 6.0 to 10.0 | > 10.0 |
Need for blood products | watch | consider | act | Be prepared for massive transfusion |