In the primary survey of a severely wounded patient ‘cABCDE’, ‘c’ stands for
Correct Answer: Catastrophic haemorrhage
Description: Experience from war zones over the past 20 years has shown that exsanguinating external haemorrhage from massive aerial bleeding needs to be controlled even before the airway is managedIf identified, pressure should be applied, in an attempt to stem the flow of blood. When the tourniquet is applied, the time has to be recorded in view of limb ischaemia.C - Catastrophic haemorrhage A - Airway (with cervical spine control) B - Breathing C - Circulation (with haemorrhage control) D - Disability E - Exposure.Bailey and Love 27e pg:323
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