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The "Diamond of Death" in Trauma - Hypocalcemia

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Lauren Westifer reveals the 'diamond of death' and its lethal triad that kills trauma patients.

This episode of FOAMcast, hosted by Lauren Westifer, explores the 'diamond of death' in trauma, focusing on hypocalcemia and the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. It explains how these factors disrupt the body's chemical reactions and coagulation cascade, worsening outcomes for bleeding patients.

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