When should the 'resuscitation phase' of fluid management generally transition to the 'early wound closure / fluid‐balance stabilization' phase?
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Correct answer: When the patient’s fluid shifts stabilise, urine output and hemodynamics are stable, often after first 24-48 hours
The resuscitation phase is in the first 24-48h; once perfusion stabilizes and capillary leak moderates, fluid requirements diminish and focus shifts to wound management.
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