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A 32-year-old male was involved in a road traffic accident. He is brought to the Accident and Emergency Department where on initial assessment, he is found to have a systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg, a tender abdomen, and is suspected to have a fractured pelvis.
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Mijovic, A. (2012). A Traumatic Experience. In: Transfusion Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2182-4_23
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