PHTLS Flashcards

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1
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Trauma

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Most are motor vehicle accidents

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Trauma

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Scene safe
Additional resources
Number of patients
NOI MOI

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Primary Assesment

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ABCDE
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision to transport
E
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4
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Secondary Assesment

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  • Head to Toe Exam usually non life threatening injuries

- Vitals

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Reassesment

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Reasses vitals and monitor trends and response to treatment

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Energy

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Powers all body functions
Cells make energy from glucose and oxygen
Energy stored in form of ATP

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7
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Airway

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Must be patient

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Breathing

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Oxygen must reach alveoli and cross into circulation

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Circulation

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Distributes oxygen through red blood cells

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10
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Stage 1 Shock

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Blood loss: 750 ml
Blood Loss percentage: 15%
Pulse:<100
Resp: 14-20
Neuro: anxious
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Stage 2 Shock

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Blood Loss: 750-1500ml
Blood Loss Percentage: 15-30%
Pulse: 100-120
Resp: 20-30
Neuro: More anxious
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Stage 3 Shock

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Blood Loss: 1500-200
Blood Loss Percentage: 30-40
Pulse: 120-140
Resp: >30
Neuro: confused
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Stage 4 Shock

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Blood Loss: >2000
Blood Loss Percentage: >40
Pulse: >140
Resp: >40
Neuro: lethargic and confused
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14
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Disability

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LOC GCS RTS

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15
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Expose

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Expose body for injuries

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