BCEN CFRN Practice Question

In cases of suspected retroperitoneal injury with signs of active bleeding and hemodynamic instability, fluid resuscitation should be initiated promptly to stabilize the patient. Administering intravenous crystalloids helps maintain adequate circulating volume and perfusion pressure. Closely monitoring vital signs is also vital to assess the patient's response to treatment. While pain management and imaging studies are important, they do not take precedence over stabilizing the patient's hemodynamics initially. A log roll to inspect the back can be performed once the patient is stabilized.