Delaying Repair to Avoid the Lethal Triad During Trauma Resuscitation

Authors

Lior Kopel, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Nadeen Dakhlallah, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-10-2021

Abstract

A 15-year-old female was brought to the ER in hypovolemic shock after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen. She was rushed to the OR for an emergent exploratory laparotomy. However, during the procedure, the patient remained hypotensive, tachycardic, and hypothermic. The decision was made to stop the surgery, pack the abdomen, and wait until the patient stabilized in the SICU. Once the patient’s hypothermia normalized, she returned to the OR later in the evening for re-exploration. With this case, we will discuss the value of the delayed repair and the importance of avoiding the lethal triad during trauma resuscitation.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 8-12, 2021.

Recommended Citation

Kopel L, Dakhlallah N, Soto RG. Delaying repair to avoid the lethal triad during trauma resuscitation. Paper presented at: The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2021 Oct 8-12; San Diego, CA. Available at: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9323/presentation/4863