Which of the following is called balanced resuscitation?: (A) Giving colloids and crystalloids at a ratio of 1:1, (B) Maintaining pH ensuring acid-base balance, (C) Maintaining permissible hypotension to avoid bleeding, (D) Maintaining airway, breathing and circulation
Answer is C. ANS. CComponents of damage control resuscitation:1. Permissive hypotension essential definitive surgical control2. Minimize crystalloid use3. Initial use of 5% hypertoxic saline4. Early use of blood products5. Treat coagulopathy