trauma triad of death

proper noun

The combination of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy, a frequent cause of mortality in patients who have sustained severe traumatic injuries.

Meanings

proper nounthe trauma triad of death
  1. medicineThe combination of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy, a frequent cause of mortality in patients who have sustained severe traumatic injuries.
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