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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

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J Trauma Acute Surg 2022 [15] Multicenter prospective observational trial ≈1400 adult patients with extremity trauma injuries requiring a trauma center Patients either received prehospital tourniquets or no tourniquets Tourniquets controlled bleeding in 87.7% NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2] Richards JE et al.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation.