Incidence/Significance of Trauma

Question 1

Define mortality

Answer 1

Incidence of death

Question 2

Define morbidity

Answer 2

New cases where death is not an outcome, non-fatal injury

Question 3

How do you calculate years of life lost?

Answer 3

Subtract age of death from life expectancy

Question 4

What is the leading cause of death among people age 1-44 y/o?

Answer 4

Unintentional Trauma

Question 5

What is true about most traumatic deaths?

Answer 5

They can be prevented

Question 6

What are some leading causes of traumatic deaths?

Answer 6

• Motor vehicle crashes
• Poisoning
• Falls
• Fire
• Drowning
• Choking
• Mechanical objects
• Electrical
• Self harm
• Assaults (firearms)

Question 7

What are the three phases of trauma care?

Answer 7

Pre-event, Event, and Post-event

Question 8

Describe the pre-event stage of trauma care.

Answer 8

Factors existing before the injury: intoxication, poor vision, heart disease, etc.

Question 9

Describe the event phase of trauma care.

Answer 9

Begins at first contact with the injuring force and ends when the cause of injury is no longer being applied

Question 10

Describe the post-event phase of trauma care.

Answer 10

When emergency care is performed

Question 11

What are some important responsibilities of the paramedic during the post-event phase of trauma care?

Answer 11

• Gathering information
• Performing lifesaving maneuvers
• Properly preparing the patient for transport to an appropriate medical facility
• Promptly transport the patient to the appropriate medical facility