Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault
Don't Forget the Bubbles
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Excessive IV fluid administration should be avoided due to the risk of acidosis, coagulopathy and electrolyte disturbance – all of which evidence shows significantly increased mortality. In the bleeding trauma patient, fluid resuscitation aims to avoid the diamond of death (acidosis, coagulopathy, hypothermia and hypocalcaemia).
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