16 - ATLS & management of acute trauma Flashcards
Primary survey should be repeated every time there is a __ in the patient’s status.
change
What are the stage of ATLS?
Airway + C spine Breathing Circulation Disability / neurological condition Exposure & environmental control
The basic fundamentals of ATLS determine that:
- patients in the most acute __ should be treated first
- Diagnosis should not __ treatment
- detailed __ is not crucial to assess and treat
risk
delay
history
If the patients can produce __ response= AW is protected.
verbal
What are the main indications to manage AW?
GCS < 8 + cannot speak airflow obstruction laud breathing facial trauma/burn spreading neck hematoma
GCS (3-15) =
eye movement -
verbal response -
motor response -
1-4
1-5
1-6
GCS eye movement: 1- 2- 3- 4-
1- none
2- to pain
3- to voice
4- spontaneous
GCS verbal response: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5-
1- none 2- incomprehensible 3- inappropriate 4- confused 5- oriented
GCS motor response: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6-
1- none 2- extension 3- flexion 4- withdraws to pain 5- localized pain 6- obeys commands
If GCS < _ or 2 points lower than the previous rotation= mental status __.
decrease
A patient with an airway problem should be __.
intubated
When the patient is being prepared to be intubated, pre __ should be performed with: 3
oxygenation
ambo
mask
airway
Sellick maneuver = __
cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration
If we want to get a better view of the glottis give fast acting muscle relaxants such as: 2. Consider also hypotonic/sedative drugs such as: 3
succinylcholine rocuronium (esmeron) midazolam ketamine etomidate
What are the ways to know if the intubation is well placed in the trachea? 3
chest auscultation
CXr
ETCO2
What are the indications for surgical airway?
glottis edema laryngeal pathology 2 failed intubation attempts severe oropharyngeal bleeding voice cord injury
What is preferred surgical airway in the trauma room?
cricothyroidotomy (coniotomy)
Tracheostomy is recommended when there is a __ injury and the anatomy of the __ membrane is abnormal.
larynx
cricothyroid
We can remove the __ part of the orthopedic cervical collar to gain access.
anterior
Rigid long spine boards is good to mobilize the patient, but should be __ ASAP to avoid fast evolving __.
removed
pressure ulcers
Use the - technique to move the patient (keeping one axis).
log-roll
How do we assess the breathing in ATLS?
observing chest movement (symmetric? contusions?)
auscultations in the apex and axilla
saturation
tracheal deviation
subcutaneous emphysema
Jugular vein distention (tension pneumothorax/tamponade)
Name 5 “breathing killers” of ATLS which requires an immediate attention:
tension pneumothorax massive hemothorax flail chest + lung contusion open pneumothorax cardiac contusion
In tension pneumothorax air goes __ but cannot get back __.
out
in
What are the clinical signs of tension pneumothorax? 5
tachycardia tachypnea tracheal deviation hypotension unilateral decreased breathing sound Jugular vein distention
What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?
thoracic decompression with needle application in the midclavicular line, 2nd rib (first intracoastal space after the clavicula)
What is the trauma room treatment for tension pneumothorax?
intracoastal trocar + CXr
Massive hemothorax is caused by __/__ blood vessels damage leading to > _ L in first drainage / flow > __ cc/hour.
lung/intracoastal
1.5
100
In massive hemothorax, __ may be necessary. The bleeding may spread to the: 5
thoracotomy lung abdomen pelvis retroperitoneum thighs
Flail chest= abnormal movement of parts of the chest wall due to > _ broken ribs in > _ places each. That causes __ breathing.
3
2
paradoxical
How to you treat flail chst?
aggressive ventilation with high PEEP
What is the treatment for open pneumothorax?
bandaging the hole with partial closure of the wound + chest trocar
What can cardiac contusion cause? 4
tamponade
VF
papillary muscle rapture
large vessels rapture
In cardiac contusion remember to always perform __. In case of pathology / __ signs -> __ admission.
ECG
tamponade
ICU
When managing a patient with a problems in the breathing part of ATLS, always give ___, sometime add also __ and then perform __.
oxygen
chest trocar
CXr
What is the most common cause for shock in trauma?
bleeding
When examining the circulation part of ATLS- check:4
pulse
BP
temperature
capillary feeling
What are the main shock signs in a trauma patient? 6
agitation / confusion tachycardia/tachypnea diaphoresis cold periphery/reduced pulse oliguria hypotension
What is 1st degree hemorrhagic shock? blood loss- pulse- systolic BP- pulse pressure- RR- urine production- mental status-
blood loss- <750 ml (15%) pulse- <100 systolic BP- normal pulse pressure- normal RR- 14-20 urine production- >30 mental status- anxious
What is 2nd degree hemorrhagic shock? blood loss- pulse- systolic BP- pulse pressure- RR- urine production- mental status-
blood loss- 750-1500 ml (15-30%) pulse- 100-120 systolic BP- normal pulse pressure- decreased RR- 20-30 urine production- 20-30 mental status- very anxious
What is 3rd degree hemorrhagic shock? blood loss- pulse- systolic BP- pulse pressure- RR- urine production- mental status-
blood loss- 1500-2000 ml (30-40%) pulse- 120-140 systolic BP- decreased pulse pressure- decreased RR- 30-40 urine production- 5-15 mental status- anxious/confused
What is 4th degree hemorrhagic shock? blood loss- pulse- systolic BP- pulse pressure- RR- urine production- mental status-
blood loss- >2000 (40%) pulse- >140 systolic BP- decreased pulse pressure- decreased RR- >40 urine production- negligible mental status- confused/lethargic
What is the primary treatment for each the shock degrees according to ATLS? 1st- 2nd- 3rd- 4th-
1st- crystalloid
2nd- crystalloid
3rd- crystalloid + blood
4th- crystalloid + blood
What are the 6 steps in managing a patient with ATLS circulation problem?
open 2 lines rehydration blood transfusion look for bleeding source resuscitative thoracotomy
When opening lines in a trauma patient include the following tests: 6
blood type chemistry coagulation ABG hemoglobin beta hCG
Rehydration of a trauma patient consists of: 3
1-2 l bolus of crystalloid (ringer lactate/NS), warmed IV
In case rehydration does not elicit a response- give __ transfusion. Do not strive for normal __ (it may increase the __).
blood
BP
bleeding
Blood transfusion should be administrated only if __ is non responsive or level __ shock.
rehydration
III
What are the main areas in which life threatening bleeding may occur in a trauma patient?
external- direct pressure
chest- CXr + trocar (consider thoracotomy)
abdominal- FAST (if unstable- laparotomy)
retroperitoneum (hip fractures)- hip Xr
multiple fractures in long bones
What is the Beck’s triad? What does it suggest?
hypotension
distanced heart sounds
increased JVP
tamponade
What are the FAST points? 4
hepatorenal
splenorenal
pelvic (Douglas pouch)
pericardium
Resuscitative thoracotomy is performed in the __ room for patients with lost __, in cases of __ trauma.
trauma
life signs (pulse disappeared)
penetrating
What are the 4 goals of resuscitative thoracotomy?
open pericardium to release potential tamponade
direct heart massage
cross clamp on the descending aorta
control chest bleeding
Blunt trauma patients showing lost signs of life have _% survival rates. Do not perform __.
1
resuscitative thoracotomy
REBOA= __
resuscitative endovascular balloon of the aorta
REBOA is useful for uncontrolled __ bleeding (__ rapture). It allows blood supply to the __ and __ + slowing the bleeding in the __ and __.
abdominal aneurism brain chest abdomen pelvis
GCS helps us divide head injuries into different severities:
severe- <= __
moderate- -
mild- -
<=8
9-12
13-15
All trauma patients, beside __ rapture, should get a urine catheter.
urethra
In case of urethra rapture retrograde __/__ + contrast is required before inserting __.
cystography
CT
urine catheter
What are the C/I for urine catheter in a trauma patient?
meatus bleeding
peritoneum/scrotum hematoma
high riding prostate
significant pelvic fracture
__ tube should be placed in every trauma patient due to stomach distension caused by the trauma (acute __). It also helps with reducing __ and assessing __.
nasogastric
gastric dilatation
aspiration
UGIB
In case of suspected skull fracture, insert the nasogastric tube through the __.
mouth
Name 4 signs suggesting skull injury:
racoon eyes
CSF leakage from ears/nose
Battle’s sign (mastoid ecchymosis)
hemotympanum
In trauma, hope for urine production > __ ml/h/kg and pH around __.
- 5-1
7. 4
Penetrating trauma requires __ + imaging of the __.
CXr
area
Blunt trauma requires __ + __:
CT for assessing __ in stable patients.
FAST in __ patient
CXr
pelvic Xr
C spine
unstable
If FAST is unavailable, diagnostic __ can be performed. When > __ ml of blood- abdominal bleeding requiring emergency __.
peritoneal lavage
10
laparotomy
Full history should be taken in __ survey.
secondary
Which cases require chest trocar? 6
tension pneumothorax hemothorax open pneumothorax flail chest pleural effusion empyema
Where should you insert chest trocar? After placing it, perform __ to make sure it is in place.
4-5 intracoastal space midaxillary line (nipple line)
CXr
When should we remove the chest trocar?
> _ hours without __ released
< _ ml of __ drained
> 24 hours with no air release
< 100 ml of fluid
What are the 3 indications for OR thoracotomy?
- > __ ml of blood when inserting the trocar, or > __ ml/hr for _ straight hours.
- Massive __
- __/__ content in the trocar.
> 1500 300 3 air leak (uncontrolled pneumothorax) esophageal/stomach
What is the indication for emergency thoracotomy?
Immediate need for __ in patients with __ trauma witness lost __ of life.
aortic clamp
penetrating
signs
What are the three approaches for surgical thoracotomy?
posterolateral thoracotomy
left thoracotomy
median sternotomy
What is the deadly triad?
hypothermia
coagulopathy
metabolic acidosis
When performing damage control, first exploration should include:
- fast __ control
- look for __ organ damage
- __ closure of the chest/abdomen
- leave __
bleeding
hollow
temporary
trocars
In order to control the bleeding, use intra __/__ __.
Remove them one at a time and __/__ bleeding vessels (IVC/suprarenal/SVC/SMV/popliteal vein). Bleeding spleen- __, bleeding liver- __.
abdominal/thoracic packing ligate/clamp splenectomy packing
In trauma damage control, hollow organs should be __ or __. No __ + place __.
primary repaired
resected
anastomosis
trocar
Aggressive resuscitation with massive transfusion should include 1:1:1:1 replacement of:
packed red blood cells
plasma
platelets
cryoprecipitate
What is the most common etiology of traumatic brain injuries?
falling from great height
What are the 5 types of brain injuries?
epidural hematomas (lens) subdural hematomas (crescent) subarachnoid bleeding ( parenchymal contusions of brain tissue diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
Epidural hematomas have a __ like shape. It does not cross the __. The main etiology is __ fracture, leading to __ arterial bleeding.
lens
sutures
lateral
middle meningeal
What is the clinical manifestation of epidural hematomas?
- loss of __ ->
- __ interval (the __ increases)
- big hematoma causing significant __
conciseness
lucid
hematoma
neurological deuteriation
What is the treatment for epidural hematoma?
decompression
Subdural hematoma is __ shaped, and crosses the __. It usually causes __ damage to the proximal brain tissue.
crescent
sutures
severe
In subdural hematoma, the clinical manifestation is determined by the __ damage rather than the __ itself, which can increase the __.
axonal
hematoma
ICP