T - 1 - Trauma Management - Adult & Pediatric

Question 1

Penetrating trauma requires transport to a Level I trauma center if what locations are impacted?

Answer 1

• head
• neck
• torso
• extremities proximal to knee/elbow

Question 2

Trauma to the extremities requires transport to a level 1 trauma center if what conditions are met?

Answer 2

• penetrating trauma proximal to knee/elbow

- amputation proximal to wrist/ankle

Question 3

Blunt trauma must be transported to a level 1 trauma center if what is present?

Answer 3

• if meets level 1 criteria (review from assessment protocols)

Question 4

Patients must be transported to a burn center if what burns are present?

Answer 4

• thermal
• electrical
• chemical
• Airway