PHTLS Flashcards
1
Q
Trauma
A
Most are motor vehicle accidents
2
Q
Trauma
A
Scene safe
Additional resources
Number of patients
NOI MOI
3
Q
Primary Assesment
A
ABCDE Airway Breathing Circulation Decision to transport E
4
Q
Secondary Assesment
A
- Head to Toe Exam usually non life threatening injuries
- Vitals
5
Q
Reassesment
A
Reasses vitals and monitor trends and response to treatment
6
Q
Energy
A
Powers all body functions
Cells make energy from glucose and oxygen
Energy stored in form of ATP
7
Q
Airway
A
Must be patient
8
Q
Breathing
A
Oxygen must reach alveoli and cross into circulation
9
Q
Circulation
A
Distributes oxygen through red blood cells
10
Q
Stage 1 Shock
A
Blood loss: 750 ml Blood Loss percentage: 15% Pulse:<100 Resp: 14-20 Neuro: anxious
11
Q
Stage 2 Shock
A
Blood Loss: 750-1500ml Blood Loss Percentage: 15-30% Pulse: 100-120 Resp: 20-30 Neuro: More anxious
12
Q
Stage 3 Shock
A
Blood Loss: 1500-200 Blood Loss Percentage: 30-40 Pulse: 120-140 Resp: >30 Neuro: confused
13
Q
Stage 4 Shock
A
Blood Loss: >2000 Blood Loss Percentage: >40 Pulse: >140 Resp: >40 Neuro: lethargic and confused
14
Q
Disability
A
LOC GCS RTS
15
Q
Expose
A
Expose body for injuries
