Which of the Following Guidelines Applies to Prehospital Fluid Resuscitation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following guidelines applies to prehospital fluid resuscitation of hypotensive patients with intraabdominal hemorrhage?

• A) In most cases, fluid administration should be limited to 3 liters.
• B) IV access should be obtained using a saline lock, but fluid resuscitation is contraindicated in the prehospital setting.
• C) Fluid administration rate should be titrated to maintain a systolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg.
• D) IV access is necessary only if the use of PASG fails to improve the patient's clinical condition.

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