Ct Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Code red
A
Life /limb, activation of mass transfusion protocol
2
Q
Hospital trauma
A
Involves a trauma team with multiple specialties from around the hospital
I.e - ortho / surgical
3
Q
ED trauma
A
Involves trauma team with only Ed staff
4
Q
Silver trauma
A
Pt has multiple injures - not life limiting
Elderly
5
Q
When do they want a CXR
A
Less than 7 mins
6
Q
What areas do trauma CT cover
A
Cow - thighs or cow - toes
7
Q
Things included in a CT report
A
A - E assessment
Head, neck, bones, thorax Aldo, pelvis, vascular
8
Q
Trauma bolus
A
1st bonus - 75% for venous opacification
2nd bonus - 25% for arterial opacification
Scan delayed to start at the end of the arterial bolus by then the 1st bolus should be in the venous phase
