The traditional “trauma triad of death” has evolved into the trauma diamond of death, adding hypocalcemia to the well-known components of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. Together, these four interrelated factors create a self-perpetuating cycle that rapidly worsens hemorrhagic shock and significantly increases mortality in the traumatically injured patient.

This session will explore the pathophysiology behind each component and how they interact to drive clinical deterioration. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how and why these conditions compound one another, and the critical importance of early recognition and intervention.

Evidence-based strategies to interrupt this cycle will be discussed, with a focus on practical interventions that can reduce the impact of each component and improve patient outcomes in trauma care.

By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to recognize and respond to the trauma diamond of death and take decisive action to improve survival in critically injured patients.