What is permissive hypotension in Trauma Surgery?

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Deliberate maintenance of lower than normal blood pressure in trauma patients to reduce bleeding while preserving organ...

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permissive hypotension IVT	Technical Term	Professional	Deliberate maintenance of lower than normal blood pressure in trauma patients to...

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