Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 3: Pediatric Shock, including Vascular Access
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Review: Question 2

Module 3: Pediatric Shock, including Vascular Access
Which one of the following statements is TRUE about circulatory shock in children?
 Hypotension is the first sign of shock
 Tachycardia develops before hypotension occurs
 Bradycardia is a common early sign
 Volume resuscitation should not be commenced if the BP is normal