Show Trauma Room (Crisis Resource Management – Brindley, Cardinal) Background: Addressing traumatic injuries is a major component of Emergency Medicine (EM) practice. Providers are asked to quickly evaluate these patients, address major life threats, and make a full inventory of injuries. Having a systematic approach is essential to a rapid assessment that minimizes the chance of missing injuries. This post will outline a step-by-step approach to evaluation. Pre-Arrival
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Primary Survey
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Disability
Exposure
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What is the goal for the primary assessment in a trauma patient?The purpose of the primary survey is to identify life-threatening injuries and initiate appropriate resuscitation. A simple mnemonic, ABCDE, is used to guide the steps of the primary survey. Evaluation of the severely injured patient must occur quickly and methodically to decrease the risk of missed injuries.
What is the first treatment priority for a patient with multiple trauma?Immediate priority is given to airway control and to maintenance of ventilation, oxygenation, and perfusion. Cervical spine protection is crucial during airway intubation. A trauma team leader is important to coordinate management in the multiply injured patient.
What are the five general guidelines for the priorities of care for trauma patients?As always, start with the ABCs.. Airway. The first part of the primary survey is always assessing the airway. ... . Breathing. Assess your patient's breathing next. ... . Circulation. Once you've assessed and supported your patient's breathing, attend to his circulatory status. ... . Disability. ... . Exposure.. |