Treatment of haemorrhagic shock: a case report

Te aim of this case report is to demonstrate that during extensive and long-lasting mutilating operations it is necessary to use an aggressive volume replacing approach to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation. A satisfactory level of tissue oxygenation is necessary to uphold the function and structure of cells, tissue and organs. Monitoring the haemodynamic function during the operation is an important task for the anaesthesiologist. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman with widespread malignant disease, who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital. Te operation was mutilating and longlasting. During the perioperative period the patient received a large volume of fuids and blood products due to extensive intraoperative blood loss. High doses of vasoactive drugs were also introduced to achieve haemodynamic stability. Due to adequate and aggressive volume replacement, haemodynamic stability was eventually achieved and the outcome was benefcial for our patient