Trauama Flashcards
1
Q
First line analgesia
A
IV morphine 5-10mg
2
Q
Complex, open fracture
A
Start IV abx
Use a traction splint if above knee fracture
3
Q
Log roll
A
Don’t log roll with suspected pelvic fractures (only to clear airway, or suspect occult penetrating injury)
4
Q
IV fluids
A
Crystalloids
250ml bolus until carotid/radial palpable
5
Q
Spinal flexion
A
Touching toes
6
Q
Spinal extension
A
Leaning back
7
Q
Hypovolaemic shock
A
Hypotensive + tachycardia
8
Q
Neurogenic / spinal shock
A
Hypotensive + Brady
9
Q
Cervical cord injury
A
Quadriplegic
10
Q
Paraplegic
A
Thoracic/lumbar/sacral
|»_space; Arm function spared
11
Q
Level at which spinal cord ends
A
L1 / L2 in adults
12
Q
L4 level with
A
Iliac crests
13
Q
T2 level with
A
Clavicle
14
Q
L3 level with
A
Umbilicus
15
Q
Benefits of pelvic binder
A
Prevents ongoing haemorrhage
Promotes clot formation
