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    • Damage control surgery (DCS) evolved to combat the lethal triad: hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy.
    • The primary goal of DCS is to prevent or reverse this "bloody vicious cycle" in critically injured patients.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the principles of resuscitative strategies in damage control surgery.
    • To discuss historical perspectives, current methods, controversies, and future directions in trauma resuscitation.
    • To highlight the unique challenges and goals of care across different trauma settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of resuscitative principles in trauma care.
    • Focus on managing the lethal triad, particularly coagulopathy.
    • Exploration of four distinct trauma care settings: prehospital, emergency department, operating room, and ICU.

    Main Results:

    • Coagulopathy is a difficult aspect of DCS, often worsened by excessive crystalloid use.
    • Resuscitation strategies must be tailored to the specific challenges of each trauma care setting.
    • Effective management of the lethal triad is crucial for patient survival and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Damage control surgery requires meticulous attention to resuscitation to avoid the lethal triad.
    • Managing coagulopathy, exacerbated by crystalloids, is a critical component of successful DCS.
    • Optimizing resuscitative principles across all trauma care settings is essential for improving outcomes in critically injured patients.