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Surgery General a60d979d

How much loss of circulating body fluid is within normal compensatory mechanism of body

A
15% loss
B
20% loss
C
30% loss
D
40% loss
High-Yield Explanation
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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