Polytrauma in paediatric age group most common feature is –
Correct Answer: Hypovolemic shock
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hypovolemic shock o Due to the greater physiological capacity and ability' of children to compensate for fluid loss, hypotension is a very late and ominous sign of hypovolaemic shock.o Once they have become hypotensive, deterioration can be rapid and fatal.o As the surface area to body volume ratio of children is high, thermal energy' loss is higher and hypothermia is a higher risk.
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