The Multiply Injured Patient Flashcards
1
Q
what is pre-alert
A
trauma call pre alerts trauma team
team assigns roles
equipment set up
2
Q
what information is given in a paramedic handover
A
time of injury mechanism of injury suspected serious injuries vital signs interventions carried out
3
Q
what is the primary survey
A
ABCDE
detects and treats immediate threats to life
4
Q
what does A stand for
A
assessment of noises-gurgling
visual-swelling, deformity
airway management
5
Q
what does b stand for
A
breathing and oxygen expose chest look palpate percuss give 02
6
Q
what does C stand for
A
circulation HR BP pulse urine bloods
7
Q
what are the 5 sites for blood loss
A
floor chest abdomen pelvis long bones
8
Q
what is the lethal triad
A
coagulation
acidosis
hypothermia
9
Q
what does D stand for
A
neuro exmaination GCS pupils tone reflexes
10
Q
what does E stand for
A
expose and environment
expose for full examine
11
Q
what bed side tests should you do
A
GLUCOSE
ecg
arterial blood gas
urine dipstick
