The "platinum 10 minutes" refers to the:

A) maximum amount of time to extricate a patient.
B) maximum time spent at a scene for a trauma patient.
C) amount of time before decompensated shock occurs.
D) amount of time taken to perform a rapid assessment.


Answer: B) maximum time spent at a scene for a trauma patient.

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