A case of blunt trauma is brought to the emergency, in a state of shock; he is not responding to IV crystalloids; next step in his management would be ?
Correct Answer: Immediate laparotomy
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Immediate laparotomy This patient is not responding to IV crystalloids is likely to have a continuous source of bleeding. His abdomen is evaluated by an ultrasound (if available in the emergency depament) or by diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL), to rule out intrabdominal injuries as the source of blood loss & hypotension. If ultrasound or DPL are positive, then immediate laparotomy is done.
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