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Andrew Petrosoniak1, Christopher Hicks1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, 1-008c Shuter Wing, 30 Bond street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada.
Abstract:
Trauma resuscitation is a complex and dynamic process that requires a high-performing team to optimize patient outcomes. More than 30 years ago, Advanced Trauma Life Support was developed to formalize and standardize trauma care; however, the sequential nature of the algorithm that is used can lead to ineffective prioritization. An improved understanding of shock mandates an updated approach to trauma resuscitation. This article proposes a resequenced approach that (1) addresses immediate threats to life and (2) targets strategies for the diagnosis and management of shock causes. This updated approach emphasizes evidence-based resuscitation principles that align with physiologic priorities.
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