A patient who was in a high-speed MVA is now hypotensive and tachycardic with abdominal rigidity and guarding. On the way to the trauma center, IV access cannot be established peripherally. What is the next best vascular access option?
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A
Intraosseous access at the proximal tibia or humeral head
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B
External jugular vein catheterization
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C
Femoral vein cutdown
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D
Delay fluids until arrival at the ED