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Spinal packaging for transfer — DIPIMC MCQ

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A patient with major traumatic haemorrhage requires a prolonged winter road transfer. Which measure should accompany haemorrhage control and blood resuscitation?

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Correct answer: B — Prevent heat loss and use active warming measures where available

The best answer is “Prevent heat loss and use active warming measures where available”. Hypothermia worsens coagulopathy and is part of the lethal trauma spiral with acidosis and ongoing bleeding. Minimise exposure, remove wet materials, insulate above and below the patient, warm the environment and use approved active warming and warmed fluids or blood where available. Temperature prevention begins early rather than waiting for severe hypothermia, while examinations remain focused and efficient.

Reference: NICE NG39, Major trauma: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng39/chapter/recommendations