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A female presents with significant blood loss due to post-partum haemorrhage (PPH). What would be the shock index (HR/systolic BP)?

0.3-0.5

0.5-0.7

0.7-0.9

0.9-1.1

High-Yield Explanation

Shock index = heartrate/systolic BP Normal = 0.5–0.7 If it becomes 0.9–1.1 it indicates massive blood loss and need for intensive resuscitation.

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