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Paramedic management of shock in trauma: unlocking the potential

Hitt, Andy
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Trauma
 Shock
 Paramedic Practice
 Haemorrhage
 Emergency Medical Services
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Journal of Paramedic Practice
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/916
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10.12968/jpar.2010.2.8.78007
Abstract
Globally, traumatic injury is a leading cause of death for patients under 45 years old. A consequence of serious or poorly managed trauma is shock—a clinical syndrome that is both preventable and treatable if spotted in time. Heightened pathophysiological awareness and a review of diagnostic methods may promote early circulatory support rather than aggressive resuscitation. This could reduce the risk of iatrogenic complications and avoid unnecessary delay. The aim of this article is to critically appraise the treatment options currently available to UK paramedics and postulate realistic improvements based on underlying pathophysiology. Abstract published with permission.
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