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Damage Control Surgery — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateTrauma & Emergency AnaesthesiaDamage Control SurgeryFRCA Final

Damage control surgery principles prioritise:

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Correct answer: BCT before surgery

Damage control: rapid haemorrhage control, contamination control, temporary closure, ICU correction of lethal triad, then planned return for definitive surgery 24-48h later.

Reference: ATLS – 2018; NICE – 2023 – NG39