1. Preparation and Triage
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G)
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer)
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse
Init...
Before the arrival of the pt correct answerWhen should PPE be placed:
, Pt is at hospital in the right amount of time, right care, right trauma facility, right resources correct
answerSafe Care:
Uncontrolled Hemorrhage correct answerMajor cause of preventable death:
reorganize care to C-ABC correct answerIf uncontrolled hemorrhage ..
Used at the beginning of the initial assessment
1. A Alert. If the pt is alert he or she will be able to maintain his or her airway once it is clear.
2. V responds to verbal stimuli responds to pain. If the patient needs verbal stimulation to respond, an
airway adjunct may be needed to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
3. P responds to pain. If the pt. responds only to pain, he or she may not be able to maintain his or her
airway adjunct may need to be placed while further assessment is made to determine the need for
intubation.
4. U Unresponsive. If the pt. is unresponsive, announce it loudly to the team and direct someone to chk
in the pt is pulseless while assessing if the cause of the problem is the airway. correct answerAirway and
AVPU:
ask pt to pen his or her mouth correct answerWhile assessing airway the patient is alert and responds to
verbal stimuli you should..
jaw thrust maneuver to open airway and assess for obstruction. If pt has a suspected csi, the jaw thrust
procedure should be done by two providers. One provider can maintain c-spine and the other can
perform the jaw thrust maneuver. correct answerWhile assessing airway pt is unable to open mouth,
responds only to pain, or is unresponsive you should..
1. The tongue obstructing the airway
2. loose or missing teeth
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