A 45-year-old male with open bilateral femur fractures is brought in with a systolic BP of 58 mm Hg. He has delayed capillary refill, and heart rate (HR) is 168. Based on his clinical presentation, he has likely lost:
A. 20% to 30% of blood volume Wrong Choice!
B. 10% to 20% of blood volume Wrong Choice!
C. 5% to 10% of blood volume Wrong Choice!
D. >30% of blood volume Correct Choice
Answer:D
A 45-year-old male with open bilateral femur fractures is brought in with a systolic BP of 58 mm Hg. He has delayed capillary refill, and heart rate (HR) is 168. Based on his clinical presentation, he has likely lost:
A. 20% to 30% of blood volume Wrong Choice! B. 10% to 20% of blood volume Wrong Choice! C. 5% to 10% of blood volume Wrong Choice! D. >30% of blood volume Correct Choice