Immbolization - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS Module 1- Initial assessment and Mgmt Questions and ANSWERS 2023.Prehospital phase Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock, immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center) Primary Survey ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG 01:10 01:23 Secondary Survey a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in the primary surv...

Trauma Primary Assessment and History: Scene Safety Mechanism of Injury Number of patients Additional help if necessary Considers stabilization of the spine Verbalizes general impression of the patient AVPU – Level of Responsiveness Determines chief complaint/apparent life threats Opens and assesses airway Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy Insertion of adjunct if needed Assures adequate ventilation Injury management Assesses pulses (radial and carotid) and capillary refill As...