CHAPTER 3
SHOCK &
HEMORRHAGE
CONTROL IN TRAUMA
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT MALAYSIA
PROVIDER COURSE
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, Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this chapter, the following is expected of the
candidate;
• Able to understand the physiological concept and classification of
shock in trauma
• Able to describe the pathophysiology, appropriate initial
management & interventions in the management of hemorrhagic
shock
• Able to understand the principles of Damage Control Resuscitation
• Able to understand the pathophysiology and clinical syndrome of
Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy (ATC)
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, Introduction
● Shock is an immediate life-threatening condition characterized by
circulatory failure
● Hypovolemic shock is amongst the main cause of preventable death
in trauma
● Early recognition and intervention is crucial to ensure best
outcomes in the management of shock
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SHOCK &
HEMORRHAGE
CONTROL IN TRAUMA
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT MALAYSIA
PROVIDER COURSE
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, Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this chapter, the following is expected of the
candidate;
• Able to understand the physiological concept and classification of
shock in trauma
• Able to describe the pathophysiology, appropriate initial
management & interventions in the management of hemorrhagic
shock
• Able to understand the principles of Damage Control Resuscitation
• Able to understand the pathophysiology and clinical syndrome of
Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy (ATC)
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, Introduction
● Shock is an immediate life-threatening condition characterized by
circulatory failure
● Hypovolemic shock is amongst the main cause of preventable death
in trauma
● Early recognition and intervention is crucial to ensure best
outcomes in the management of shock
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