A 29-year-old man is involved in a high-speed motorcycle crash. Primary and secondary survey suggest his injuries are limited to the thorax and abdomen. A chest X-ray is shown below.
His blood pressure on arrival is 70/30 mmHg. He has received no prehospital treatment.
State three abnormal findings on the chest X-ray.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
State three likely causes of his hypotension.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
State three key principles for the use of massive transfusion.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
Complete the table by stating the target aims for these parameters during massive transfusion.
(Marked out of 9.0)
| Parameter |
Aim |
| Temperature |
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| pH |
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| Base excess |
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| Lactate |
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| Ionised calcium |
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| Haemoglobin |
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| Platelets |
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| PT/APTT |
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| Fibrinogen |
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/ 9
Total Score: 0 / 18
Percentage: 0%
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