Active Bleeding On Medial in Surgery — 28yo Man | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#937
SMLE Question #937
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 road traffic accident. He is confused and moaning. On arrival, he does not follow commands and makes incomprehensible sounds (GCS 8). There is a large, expanding hematoma with active bleeding on the medial aspect of the right thigh. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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