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The Vicious Cycle of Trauma
The vicious cycle of trauma and the lethal triad
Must-Know Essentials: The Vicious Cycle of Trauma and the Lethal Triad
Definition
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Vicious cycle of trauma
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Hemorrhage after trauma initiates a cycle of acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy that leads to continued bleeding with eventual death.
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Lethal triad
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A combination of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy
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Associated with very high mortality
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