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I have seen an increased awareness of catastrophic bleeding in the primary survey so why aren’t people assessed on the C? (DR<c>ABCDE)

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I have seen an increased awareness of catastrophic bleeding in the primary survey so why aren’t people assessed on the C? (DR<c>ABCDE)

 

RLSS UK follow the RCUK 2025 First Aid guidelines and this includes prioritising the management of life-threatening bleeding. This is detailed within relevant RLSS UK publications.

 

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