A female presents with significant blood loss du&;>> postpaum haemorrhage (PPH). What would be the shock index (HR/systolic BP)?: (A) .7-0.9, (B) 0.5-0.7, (C) 0.9-1.1, (D) 0.1-0.5
Answer is C. 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.