Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of trauma’s lethal triad?
A
Hypothermia
Coagulopathy
Acidosis
2
Q
What ratio should blood products be given in trauma? Which products should be given?
A
PRBC: FFP = 1:1
3
Q
What is Hartmann’s solution preferred to NaCl in trauma patients? Why are warmed solutions give?
A
More physiological than NaCl
Warmed solutions given to prevent hypothermia and hence the lethal triad.
4
Q
Patient has bruising around the mastoid region. What is this sign called and what does it indicate? Which bone is fractured?
A
Battle’s sign
Base of skull fracture
(petrous) temporal bone is fractured
