For a 31-year-old female with heavy vaginal bleeding and weak vital signs, what should you do after applying 100% oxygen?

In the context of a 31-year-old female experiencing heavy vaginal bleeding and exhibiting weak vital signs, the most appropriate action after providing 100% oxygen is to place absorbent dressings and administer isotonic crystalloid fluid.

This approach addresses two critical aspects of care. First, managing the heavy vaginal bleeding is essential to stabilize the patient. Placing absorbent dressings can help control external bleeding and prevent further blood loss. Second, administering isotonic crystalloid fluids is crucial for combating hypovolemia, which can occur due to significant blood loss. This fluid administration helps to restore circulating blood volume, improve perfusion, and stabilize vital signs.

While calling for advanced medical support is important and should generally be part of the overall management plan, it does not directly address the immediate needs of the patient in a way that provides stabilization. Similarly, although transporting the patient to the hospital is ultimately necessary, it should be combined with active interventions to manage the ongoing medical emergency. Immediate CPR would only be indicated if the patient were found to be unresponsive or in cardiac arrest, which is not stated in this scenario. Thus, the combination of dressing for external bleeding and fluid resuscitation is a logical and critical next step in managing this patient’s acute