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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

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In the initial management of trauma patients there are 4 key principles that should be followed: Control bleeding Restore tissue perfusion Minimize iatrogenic injury from the resuscitation itself Promote hemostasis References: Dutton RP et al. Hypotensive resuscitation during active hemorrhage: impact on in-hospital mortality.

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

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football players, military). Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Exertional heat illness is most seen in adolescents who engage in heavy exercise during periods of high temperature and humidity (e.g.,