During the treatment and management of the trauma patient,maintaining tissue perfusion,oxygenation,and nutritional support are strategies to prevent

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Patients with multisystem injuries are at high risk of developing myriad complications associated with the overwhelming stressors of the injury,prolonged immobility,and consequences of inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation.Maintaining effective tissue perfusion,oxygenation,and nutritional support are all vital to prevent progression into multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.Disseminated intravascular coagulation,septic shock,and wound infections are best prevented by addressing infection early and aggressively with appropriate antibiotics and nursing interventions to reduce infection (e.g.,hand hygiene).

During the Treatment and Management of the Trauma Patient,maintaining Tissue