Remove CPR Remove Domestic Violence Remove Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In the bleeding trauma patient, fluid resuscitation aims to avoid the diamond of death (acidosis, coagulopathy, hypothermia and hypocalcaemia). How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant? These should be given as boluses of 5-10ml/kg.