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Why do the paramedics take off the victim's socks, even if the injury didn't pertain to the lower body?
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Standard: Procedure in trauma patients to check for body integrity, neurovascular status, placement of leads, for ecg. Always remember that in trauma some of the injuries may not be apparent and trauma victim may not be conscious or fully aware.
Answered 1/27/2015
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