Permissive Hypotension Target — FRCA Final MCQ

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In damage control resuscitation, what is the target systolic blood pressure for a trauma patient with uncontrolled haemorrhage (without TBI)?

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Correct answer: B — SBP 80-90 mmHg (permissive hypotension)

Permissive hypotension (SBP 80-90, or 'palpable radial pulse') in uncontrolled haemorrhage without TBI: reduces ongoing bleeding, avoids clot disruption, limits dilutional coagulopathy from aggressive fluid resuscitation. CONTRAINDICATED in TBI (need SBP >100-110). Definitive surgical haemostasis is the priority.

Reference: NICE – 2023 – NG39; RCOA – 2023 – Damage control resuscitation