Posted: January 8th, 2018

Severely hypotensive after motor vehicle accident. 3 best treatments

A 16-year-old patient involved in a motor vehicle accident arrives in the ED unconscious and severely hypotensive. He’s suspected to have several fractures of his pelvis and legs. Which of the following parenteral fluids is the best choice for his current condition?

A. Fresh frozen plasma.
B. 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
C. Lactated Ringer’s solution.
D. Packed red blood cells.