Delayed Capillary Refill in Surgery — 28yo Man | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#17993
SMLE Question #17993
Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRM-AIRWAY-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is anxious and diaphoretic. Primary survey shows no obvious external bleeding or deformity. Extremities are cool with delayed capillary refill; lungs are clear and heart sounds are normal. Which type of shock best explains his presentation?
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