Prioritizing circulation over airway in trauma patients with exsanguinating injuries: What you need to know

| Nov 4, 2025 |

Emerging trauma data support a “circulation-first” approach in exsanguinating patients, emphasizing rapid hemorrhage control and blood product resuscitation prior to intubation. This strategy reduces post-intubation instability and improves outcomes.

 

https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/11000/prioritizing_circulation_over_airway_in_trauma.2.aspx