Disaster Planning Flashcards
What does the Red triage category signify?
Immediate, life-threatening injuries
Compromised ABCD
What does the Yellow triage category indicate?
Delayed treatment
Stable ABCD
Patients in this category are stable but will need care.
What are characteristics of the Green triage category?
Minor injuries, walking and talking, ‘walking wounded’
These patients can wait for care.
What does the Black triage category represent?
Expectant, dying or expired
Patients in this category are not expected to survive.
List the components of the systems approach to trauma care.
- Pre-hospital care
- ED care
- Trauma centers
- Surgical interventions
- Intensive care
- Rehab services
Each component plays a critical role in trauma management.
What does ABCDEFGH stand for in trauma assessment?
- A (Airway)
- B (Breathing)
- C (Circulation)
- D (Disability)
- E (Environment/Exposure)
- F (Full set of vitals)
- G (Give comfort measures)
- H (History & head to toe)
- I (Inspect posterior surfaces)
What is the role of a Level I trauma center?
Regional resource
Top of the line care
Education
Outreach
Research
Level I centers are equipped to handle the most complex cases.
What type of care does a Level II trauma center provide?
Care for trauma patients and transfers to Level I if needed
Level II centers can stabilize patients before transfer.
What is the definition of a Level III trauma center?
Community hospital
No Level I or II exists
What is the function of a Level IV trauma center?
Provides ACLS then transfers
Name the mechanisms of traumatic injury commonly seen in critical care.
- Blunt trauma (vehicular, sports, falls)
- Penetrating trauma (stab/gunshot wounds)
- Uncontrolled source of energy (kinetic, thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation)
What are the main goals of pre-hospital care?
- Maintain airway, adequate ventilation, and spine immobilization
- Control bleeding
- Prevent shock
Transport to Level I ASAP
What is the primary focus during emergency care for trauma patients?
- Data obtained
- Intubate if necessary
- Cricothyrotomy for facial fractures/unable to intubate
- Fluid resuscitation
- Ongoing assessment of vitals
- Urine output
- Mental status
- Hemodynamic parameters
Stop Hemorrhage
What is assessed during the primary survey in the management of trauma?
ABCDs, life-threatening injuries identified
This initial assessment is crucial for determining urgent needs
What is the focus of the secondary survey in the management of trauma?
Detailed head to toe assessment, diagnostic tests
This survey is more thorough and aims to identify all injuries.
What is reviewed during the tertiary survey in the management of trauma?
Another head to toe assessment, response to interventions, labs & x-rays reviewed
This survey occurs on admission to ICU and ensures comprehensive care.
