A Naughty Three Way: The Triad of Death.
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In the realms of pre-hospital emergency medicine, there exists a nightmarish combination of conditions known to many as the “trauma triad of death.” It refers to a collection of physiological abnormalities that significantly increase mortality rates in patients with traumatic injuries. The main conditions are hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. Each condition can worsen the others, creating a positive feedback loop that can lead to death if not interrupted.