A pedestrian struck by a car has pelvic, chest, head, thoracic, and abdominal injuries. Bilateral antecubital 16 g IV catheters were inserted at the scene. Field vital signs were: 95/68 mm Hg; HR 124/min. During a 10 min transport, the patient was given 2 L of lactated Ringer’s solution because permissive hypotension is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with injuries to the chest. abdomen. pelvis. head.
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