// AEMT Question · Trauma
A trauma patient with signs of shock should receive isotonic fluid to maintain:
A. Systolic BP >120
B. Systolic BP ~90 (permissive hypotension in bleeding)Correct
C. MAP >100
D. Radial pulse only if unresponsive
// Rationale
Permissive hypotension (~90 mmHg systolic) is preferred in uncontrolled hemorrhage to avoid clot disruption.