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The ABCDE assessment, shock and resuscitation
A practice question in the style of the MCCQE MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A trauma patient is cold after being undressed for examination. Why does this matter?
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The answer is B: Hypothermia worsens bleeding.
Hypothermia impairs clotting and worsens acidosis. Keep trauma patients warm with blankets and warm fluids.
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