Question 32 · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
Which of the following is not considered in the assessment of shock in an acute trauma patient according to ATLS scale?
- A. mean arterial pressure.
- B. capillary refill time.
- C. respiratory rate.
- D. heart rate.
- E. consciousness.
Hint
Recall the parameters in the ATLS table of haemorrhage classes and which blood pressure measures it uses.
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