Chapter 1,2,3 Flashcards
1
Q
ITLS ongoing assessment
A
Repeat initial assessment
Repeat vitals and check monitors
Reassess abdo
Check injuries and interventions
2
Q
Blast zone is
A
Where glass is broken
3
Q
Pro tip
A
Check for evidence of people at scene of MCI (diaper bags, schoolbooks, passenger list)
4
Q
Kinetic energy formula
A
Kinetic energy = 1/2(MXVsquared)
5
Q
3 separate events of MVCs
A
Machine collision
Body collision
Organ collision
6
Q
Organs susceptible to shearing forces due to ligamentous attachements
A
Aortic arch, liver, spleen, kidneys and bowel
7
Q
Protip
A
Lift and look behind the airbag to see if there is any steering wheel deformity
