First to be substituted in a patient presenting with acute hemorrhagic shock-: (A) Crystalloid, (B) Colloid, (C) Whole blood, (D) PRBC
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Crystalloid o The priorities in patients with hemorrhagic shock are - Secure the airway Control the source of blood loss. IV volume resuscitation. o Fluid resuscitation is a major adjunct to physically controlling hemorrhage. Crystalloids are the mainstay of fluid choice.