A patient presents to an emergency room with acute pain in abdomen; there is a high degree of suspicion that he has a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. What measures should be initiated immediately?

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If there is a strong suspicion that the patient has a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, start initial resuscitation and obtain vascular access. Typing and cross matching can be done next, followed by surgery.

A Patient Presents to an Emergency Room with Acute Pain