22. Trauma 2

Question 1

Management of abdominal trauma

Answer 1

Airway + c spine control
Breathing +O2
Circulation and haemorrhage control - femoral #
D- neuro
E- exposure and env control
secondary ctrl

Question 2

How might NGT help in trauma situation?

Answer 2

• decrease belly gas
• prevents acute gastric dilation
• prevents vomiting/aspiration
• improves imaging quality
• makes child feel better
• improves ventilation

Question 3

What combination of things would mean the kid doesn’t need an abdo CT?

Answer 3

• no abdo tenderness
• no abdo wall/seat belt signs
• no GCS<14
• no vomiting
• no decreased breath sounds