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Managing Trauma in Pregnant Patients by desy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the initial assessment and management of pregnant trauma victims. It notes that pregnant women are at increased risk of injuries from motor vehicle accidents. The physiological changes of pregnancy, such as increased blood volume and heart rate, mean pregnant women can lose up to 35% of blood volume before showing signs of shock. The positioning of the uterus also impacts assessment and treatment. The priorities in managing these patients are attending to maternal airway, breathing,
- Author
- desy
- Language
- EN