Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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CIRCULATION: HAEMORRAGHIC<br />
SHOCK<br />
Large volumes <strong>of</strong> blood may be hidden in thoracic, abdominal<br />
<strong>and</strong> pelvic cavities, or from femoral shaft fractures.<br />
To decrease bleeding:<br />
• Apply pressure to external wounds<br />
• Apply splint to possible femur fracture<br />
• Apply pelvic binder to possible pelvic fracture<br />
If patients is pregnant, she should not be on her back, put her<br />
on her left side.<br />
Send blood for type <strong>and</strong> crossmatch<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery
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