Mining activity in the Republic of Croatia has its own legislation harmonized with EU regulations and market economy principles appropriate for Europe. Mineral raw materials are important for starting the economy of a particular country, and their use depends on the demand for energy, supplies, assumptions about the economic growth of certain regions and the state of the environment. The goal of the research is based on the research of strategic planning documents and studies that provide data on exploitation fields and exploration areas of mineral resources in the territory of the Republic of Croatia.The results of the research are based on previous knowledge about the exploration areas/exploitation fields and the data obtained from the research, which were determined on the basis of the resource base of mineral raw materials, i.e. mining-geological studies. In conclusion, the exploitation fields of mineral raw materials in the Republic of Croatia statistically do not cover large areas and it is possible to plan and produce them only in places where they exist, because the locations for exploration and exploitation depend on the geological composition of the area. Mining activity can disrupt the natural balance of the environment and space. In such situations, it is important to establish a balance between the market's (economy's) need for mineral raw materials and society's tendency to maximize environmental protection. The construction industry in the Republic of Croatia is an important factor that determines the need for the exploitation of technical construction stone, gravel and sand, as well as brick clay.
Trauma-induced shock, primarily classified as hypovolemic shock, is a critical condition resulting from significant blood loss or fluid shifts, leading to impaired tissue perfusion and oxygenation. The physiological response to this state involves a two-phase process: an initial activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to maintain perfusion of vital organs, followed by a later phase characterized by receptor downregulation, metabolic acidosis, and the development of multi-organ dysfunction. The use of vasopressors in trauma-induced shock, particularly norepinephrine, is a common approach to managing hypotension. However, their application remains a subject of ongoing debate due to concerns about their potential impact on microcirculatory flow, tissue perfusion, and endothelial function. The choice of vasopressor, optimal dosing, and timing of initiation are contentious issues, as these factors significantly influence patient outcomes. Further research is essential to refine treatment algorithms and improve the prognosis of critically ill trauma patients.
At the end of the second decade of the 21st century, humanity is at a turning point: either it will find effective answers to the global challenge of preventing the devastating changes caused by the sources of greenhouse gases emissions, resulting from human activity, or the world, as we know it today, will disappear. In this context, and starting from long-term trends of using the geostrategic resources and mineral raw materials, it is noticeable that the world is going through an inevitable transition - an energy transition, a thorough transformation of the global energy and economic sectors. A demand for certain mineral raw materials, metals and minerals such as cobalt, lithium, magnesium, aluminium is growing fast. Digitalization, industry and energy transition are transforming and increasing the demand for raw materials. In this context, critical mineral raw materials and their circular use are of significant importance in the economy because mineral raw materials form the basis of the economy and are essential for maintaining and improving the quality of life. There is no doubt that it will not be possible to implement the European Green Plan - strategy without the usage of critical raw materials. Namely, less than 5 % of the world's critical resources are extracted in the EU, while EU industry accounts for about 20 % of the world's consumption of these resources, and in this context, strengthening the European supply of critical raw materials is extremely important for the Green Plan and the resilience of the key industry.
