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Trauma assessment

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What is the first step of the trauma assessment? PPE
What is the first portion of the trauma assessment? Scene size-up
What is the second portion of the TA? Primary survey/resuscitation
What is the third portion of the TA? History
What is the fourth portion of the TA? Secondary assessment
What is the fifth and final portion of the TA? Reassessment
Scene size up has five steps, what is the first? BSI SCENE SAFETY!!!!
Scene size up has five steps, what is the second? MOI
Scene size up has five steps, what is the third? Number of patients
Scene size up has five steps, what is the fourth? Additional resources
Scene size up has five steps, what is the fifth? C-spine
What is the first step of the primary survey? General impression
What is the second step of the primary survey? Responsiveness/consciousness
How is responsiveness/consciousness assessed? AVPU and AA&O4 questions
What is the third step of the primary survey? CC/apparent life threats
During PS, ABC is assessed. How do you assess airway? Opens (jaw thrust) and assesses airway and inserts adjunct
How do you assess breathing? Assess breathing, O2 therapy, adequate ventilation, manage airway
How do you assess circulation? Pulse, skin, major bleeding, shock management
What two things do you need for history? Vitals and SAMPLE
In your secondary assessment, what needs to be checked? Everything
How do you assess the body in the secondary assessment? DCAB-BTLS
What must you ensure you assess for head? Scalp, ears, face, eyes
What must you ensure you assess for neck? Trachea, JVD, c-spine
What needs to be done for Chest assessment Inspect, palpate, auscultates (think CHIA)
What must you assess for abdomen? Inspect, pelvis, genitalia
What must you assess for extremities? PMS
What is the last region you assess? Thorax, lumbar, buttocks
After assessment what must you do? Manage secondary injuries
Reassessment is done? Five minutes for critical 15 for non-critical
Created by: Kellbellll
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