J Trauma
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J Trauma
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To quantify the occurrence of arterial hypotension and arterial oxygen desaturation in a series of patients with head trauma rescued by helicopter. ⋯ Hypoxemia and shock are frequent findings on patients at the accident scene. Hypoxemia is more frequently detected and promptly corrected, white arterial hypotension is more difficult to control. Both insults may have a significant impact on outcome.