A female presents with significant blood loss du&;>> postpaum haemorrhage (PPH). What would be the shock index (HR/systolic BP)?
Shock index = Hea rate/Systolic BP Normal = 0.5-0.7 If it becomes 0.9-1.1 it indicates massive blood loss and need for intensive resuscitation Ref: Fernando Arias 4e pg 391.
.7-0.9
0.5-0.7
0.9-1.1
0.1-0.5
General obstetrics