Question 1
A 28-year-old male arrives at the trauma unit following a high-velocity motor vehicle collision with severe pelvic fractures and hypovolemic shock (BP 70/40 mmHg, HR 140 bpm). Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) is activated. What is the recommended target ratio of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) to Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) to Platelets in damage control resuscitation?
Correct Answer:
1:1:1 (PRBC : FFP : Platelets)
Question 2
A 34-year-old female presents with severe sub-diaphragmatic intra-abdominal hemorrhage following a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She remains profound shocked (systolic BP 60 mmHg) despite initial blood transfusion. Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is performed. In which anatomic zone of the aorta should the balloon be inflated for temporary control of sub-diaphragmatic intra-abdominal bleeding?
Correct Answer:
Zone 1 (Left subclavian artery to celiac artery)
Question 3
During massive resuscitation of a major trauma patient, a thromboelastometry (ROTEM) tracing displays a prolonged Reaction time (R-time) / Clotting Time (CT = 320 seconds; reference range 100-240 s). What is the specific target blood product indicated to correct this defect?
Correct Answer:
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) or Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)
Question 4
A ROTEM FIBTEM assay in a trauma patient with ongoing coagulopathic bleeding reveals a Maximum Clot Firmness (MCF) of 4 mm (normal range 9-25 mm). Which blood product replacement is specifically indicated?
Correct Answer:
Cryoprecipitate or Fibrinogen Concentrate
Question 5
A TEG report in a severely injured trauma patient shows a Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) of 12% (normal < 3%). Which pharmacologic intervention is immediately indicated?
Correct Answer:
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) 1 g IV
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