“Resuscitation of the exsanguinating trauma patient: Prioritize circulation and stop the bleed”

The sequence of trauma care has traditionally prioritized the airway, then ensure appropriate breathing, and lastly, focusing on circulation, to stop the bleeding and improve perfusion. However, this sequence might not be the best practice when managing patients that are exsanguinating. Physiologically, patients that have injuries that are bleeding profusely have minutes to live. Using the time…

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