Simulation of the distribution of 1.5 L of isotonic saline infused over 30 min in (A) healthy awake sheep and (B) septic anesthetized sheep. No effects of adrenergic receptor stimulation are included.

Normally, your body is made of about 50%-60% fluid, including water, blood, and lymphatic fluid. When your fluid levels are out of balance (too high or too low), serious health problems can happen.

Hypovolemia is a life-threatening complication that occurs when the loss of blood or other bodily fluids causes the body's fluid volume to drop. When you lose more than 15% of your fluid volume, your ...