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1
Q

Trauma

A

Most are motor vehicle accidents

2
Q

Trauma

A

Scene safe
Additional resources
Number of patients
NOI MOI

3
Q

Primary Assesment

A
ABCDE
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision to transport
E
4
Q

Secondary Assesment

A
  • Head to Toe Exam usually non life threatening injuries

- Vitals

5
Q

Reassesment

A

Reasses vitals and monitor trends and response to treatment

6
Q

Energy

A

Powers all body functions
Cells make energy from glucose and oxygen
Energy stored in form of ATP

7
Q

Airway

A

Must be patient

8
Q

Breathing

A

Oxygen must reach alveoli and cross into circulation

9
Q

Circulation

A

Distributes oxygen through red blood cells

10
Q

Stage 1 Shock

A
Blood loss: 750 ml
Blood Loss percentage: 15%
Pulse:<100
Resp: 14-20
Neuro: anxious
11
Q

Stage 2 Shock

A
Blood Loss: 750-1500ml
Blood Loss Percentage: 15-30%
Pulse: 100-120
Resp: 20-30
Neuro: More anxious
12
Q

Stage 3 Shock

A
Blood Loss: 1500-200
Blood Loss Percentage: 30-40
Pulse: 120-140
Resp: >30
Neuro: confused
13
Q

Stage 4 Shock

A
Blood Loss: >2000
Blood Loss Percentage: >40
Pulse: >140
Resp: >40
Neuro: lethargic and confused
14
Q

Disability

A

LOC GCS RTS

15
Q

Expose

A

Expose body for injuries