Atls module 9 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 ATLS Module 9 - Thermal Injuries Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Primary Survey and resuscitation of burn patients Answer: Stop the burning process Ensure airway and ventilatory adequacy Manage circulation 2. How to stop the burning process Answer: -completely undress patient -Prevent overexposure and hypothermia -Recognize possibility of wound contamination -Brush and dry chemical powders from the wound and then rinse. 3. Factors that increase the risk of up...

2024 ATLS Bundle ( MODULE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers ATLS Module 1 Initial assessment and Mgmt ATLS Module 2 Airway mgmt ATLS Module 3 Shock ATLS Module 4 Thoracic Trauma ATLS Module 5 Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma ATLS Module 6 Head Trauma ATLS Module 7 Spine & Spinal Cord Trauma ATLS Module 8 Musculoskeletal Trauma ATLS Module 9 Thermal Injuries ATLS Module 10 Pediatric Trauma ATLS Module 11 Geriatric Trauma ATLS Module 12...

what is the most significant difference between burns and other injuries? -ANSWER - consequences of burn injury are directly linked to the extent of inflammatory response to the injury red text what are the lifesaving measures for patients with burn injuries? -ANSWER - stopping the burning process, ensuring that airway and ventilation are adequate, managing circulation by gaining IV access how do you stop the burning process? -ANSWER - completely remove the clothing... but don't peel o...

ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma (Answered). 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. 1/13 "We have a motor vehicle accident 5 minutes out per EMS report." 47 year old male unrestrained driver, ejec...

2024 ATLS Module 3 – Shock Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. First step in the management of shock Answer: Recognize its presence 2. 5 types of shock: Answer Hypovolemic/Hemorrhagic Shock Cardiogenic Obstructive Neurogenic Septic 3. MCC of shock in trauma patient Answer: Hemorrhage 4. What determines cardiac output Answer: HR x stroke voume 5. What 3 things make up stroke volume Answer: Preload, myocardial contractility, After-load 6. Preload Answer: Volume o...

2024 ATLS Module 7 - Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. what do you have to consider in up to 10% of pts with a cervical spine fx? Answer: asecond, noncontiguous vertebral column fx *therefore radiographic screening of entire spine is warranted in pts with c spine fx 2. when can you safely defer evaluation of spinal injury? Answer: if pts spine is protect-ed, evaluation of spine and exclusion of spinal injury can be safely deferred... esp inpre...

2024 ATLS Module 2 - Airway mgmt. Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Earliest priorities when managing an airway include Answer: ensuring an open airwayand identifying a compromised airway 2. Administer what to all trauma patients Answer: supplemental oxygen 3. How to know the airway is adequate Answer: Patient's is alert and oriented, talkingproperly, no neck or head injuries, and has been assessed and reassessed. 4. Risk factors for compromised ventilation Answer: U...

2024 ATLS Module 8 - Musculoskeletal Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. what are potentially life threatening extremity injuries? Answer: major arterial hemorrhage, bilateral femoral fractures, crush syndrome 2. what long bone fractures can be significant? Answer: hemorrhage from all long bonefractures can be significant, and femoral fractures often result in significant blood loss into the thigh 3. a properly applied tourniquet must include arterial inflow... what...

ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma. LATEST UPDATE The Approach to Trauma WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS E. KMAN, MD THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EDITED BY: DAVID MANTHEY, MD 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 traumarelated deaths each year worldwide. Motor vehicle crashes cause ove...

ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma. LATEST UPDATE. "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 Ccollar and Backboard, but could not start an I...