Damage control surgery for the patient who has experienced multiple traumatic injuries.(Home Study Program)

From: AORN Journal | Date: December 1, 2006| Author: McArthur, Barbara J. | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

* PATIENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED multiple traumatic injuries present one of the greatest challenges for perioperative teams.

* IN A TRAUMA PATIENT who is hemorrhaging, increased risk of death arises from a vicious cycle of hypothermia, coagulopathy, and metabolic acidosis known as the triad of death.

* A STAGED SURGICAL APPROACH predicated on specific priorities for treating multiply injured patients can help save the lives of these patient...

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