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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Haemorrhagic Shock (Continued)

Figure 2. Treating Shock

Airway clear? Be careful of suspected cervical spine injury
Breathing adequate? Give oxygen and support ventilation
Circulation Stop external bleeding
I.V. Cannulation
Crossmatch sample
Resuscitate with IV fluids
Diagnose problem Undress and expose
Establish treatment priorities for definitive care


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