A 32-year-old patient has a suspected pelvic fracture after…
A 32-year-old patient has a suspected pelvic fracture after a high-speed collision. The patient is pale and confused with a heart rate of 138 beats/min and blood pressure of 76/44 mm Hg. Your service carries low-titer group O whole blood. After controlling external bleeding and confirming the indication under protocol, which action is most appropriate?
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A 34-year-old patient has a partial traumatic amputation of the lower leg following an industrial accident. A tourniquet has controlled the external bleeding, but the patient remains pale and diaphoretic with a heart rate of 132 beats/min and blood pressure of 82/50 mm Hg. The injury occurred 45 minutes ago. According to local protocol, which action regarding tranexamic acid (TXA) is most appropriate?
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