The spleen of a patient has ruptured. Because it is a solid organ, the EMT recognizes that the primary threat to life is:

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The spleen is a highly vascularized solid organ that can cause significant bleeding if ruptured. Therefore, the primary threat to life in this situation is blood loss. Pain, infection, and inflammation may also be concerns, but they are not the primary threat to life.

The Spleen of a Patient Has Ruptured