Assignment Task: Discuss your answer CONCISELY to the question below
A 28-year old male patient was brought to the hospital because of stab wound on the right subcostal area. The patient is pale looking and seems to be confused. The following are the patient's vital signs: BP: 90/60, CR: 120/min. RR: 40/min. Urine output is 10 ml/hr.
Questions:
Q1. Is the patient in hemorrhagic shock? If yes, what are your basis?
Q2. What is the approximate blood loss of the patient?
Q3. What is Damage Control Resuscitation?
Q4. What is the principle behind Damage Control Resuscitation?
Q5. What is the role of serum lactate determination for this patient?