ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma (Answered).
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ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma (Answered).
The Approach to Trauma
WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS E. KMAN, MD
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WAKE FOREST MEDICAL SCHOOL
Trauma is the leading cause of death in the first four decades of life in most developed countries. To
this end...
ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma (Answered). DEM Curriculum Home The Approach To... Specific Diseases DIEM Cases Downloads ML's Blog The Approach to Trauma WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS E. KMAN, MD THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WAKE FOREST MEDICAL SCHOOL Trauma is the leading cause of death in the first four decades of life in most developed countries. To this end, there are more than 5 million trauma-related deaths each year worldwide. Motor vehicle crashes cause over 1 million deaths per year. Injury accounts for 12% of the world's burden of disease. http://www.cdemcurriculum.org/ssm/approach_to/trauma.php 1/13 "We have a motor vehicle accident 5 minutes out per EMS report." 47 year old male unrestrained driver, ejected 15 ft from car arrives via EMS. Vital Signs: BP: 100/40, RR: 28, HR: 110. He was initially combative at the scene, but now difficult to arouse. He does not open his eyes, withdrawals only to pain, and makes gurgling sounds. EMS placed a C-collar and Backboard, but could not start an IV. What do you do? CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma Objectives Upon completion of this self-study module, you should be able to: Perform an accurate rapid assessment with focus on ABCDE's Resuscitate and stabilize by priority Discuss secondary survey Head/ CNS Trauma Cervical Spine Chest Abdomen Musculoskeletal
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