Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Level at which ical leads to increased mortality in trauma patients?
A
< 1 mmol/L
2
Q
associations of poor outcomes in trauma patients?
A
comorbid conditions, high TRISS score
3
Q
MOA trauma induced coagulopathy?
A
- consumption of plt and factors during clot formation
- plasma dilution from excessive fluids or blood
- dysregulation of protein c- thrombomodulin system due to tissue hypoperfusion
4
Q
transfusion of 1:1:1
A
I unit of pooled platelets( 6 units), 1 PRBC, 1 FFP
5
Q
severe TBI?
A
GCS eq to or less than 8
6
Q
percentage of severe TBI that will have seizures within 7 days?
A
12%
7
Q
AED of choice in post traumatic severe TBI?
A
Phenytoin for 7 days