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1
Q

how many deaths per year are attributed to trauma and injuries

A

6M

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2
Q

what is hemostasis

A

stopping blood

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3
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what is homeostasis

A

maintaining a dynamic physiological equilibrium

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4
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what are the three key issues needing identification in trauma

A

age of pt
mechanism of injury
vital signs

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5
Q

how long can we live without O2

A

3-4 mn

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6
Q

what are the 3 factors of GCS

A

eye opening
motor response
verbal response

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7
Q

what is the lethal triad of death

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acidosis
hypothermia
coagulopathy

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8
Q

what are 5 places to exsanguinate from

A 
Scalp 
Chest 
Abdomen and retroperitoneum 
Pelvis 
Long bone fractures
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