CHAP 32

Question 1

What considerations must the EMT weigh when considering whether to perform an intervention at the scene?

Answer 1

Life treats related to ABCs of primary assessment must be taken immediately. Such interventions may be open airway, support ventilation, control bleeding. In addition C-spine

Question 2

What are the interventions the should generally be performed for a critical trauma patient at the scene?

Answer 2

Suction airway, insert oro naro pharyngeal, restore patient airway by sealing a sucking chest wound, ventilate with a BVM, administer O2, control bleeding, cspine

Question 3

When might it be appropriate for EMTs to bypass a closer hospital for a drama center?

Answer 3

Based on local, state, and regional protocols. Specialized traumas are best.

Question 4

When might it be appropriate not to apply a traction splint in the field to an obviously fractured femur?

Answer 4

If the patient does not have a patent airway or needs ventilation. life threats first. if the traction splint will delay transport

Question 5

Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for Geriatric patient

Answer 5

they tend to not compensate for shock very well

Question 6

Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for Penetrating abdominal trauma patients

Answer 6

considered a surgical emergency and should be prioritized higher.

Question 7

Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority who are on anticoagulants

Answer 7

because his blood meds will be diminished

Question 8

Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for have an amputated hand

Answer 8

they require prompt surgical intervention in order to realize the best chance for recovery of the reattached limb.