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Haemorrhage severity according to ACS/ATLS classificationa
Class I Class II Class III Class IV
Blood loss (ml) <750 750–1,500 1,500–2,000 >2,000
Pulse rate (per minute) <100 >100 >120 >140
Blood pressure Normal Normal Decreased Decreased
Pulse pressure (mm Hg) Normal Decreased Decreased Decreased
Respiratory rate (per minute) 14–20 20–30 30–40 >40
Urine output (ml/hour) >30 20–30 5–15 Negligible
CNS system (mental status) Slightly anxious Mildly anxious Anxious, confused Lethargic
American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support classification of haemorrhage severity
http://www.blood.gov.au/pubs/pbm/module1/contents.html