Trauma Patients Flashcards
1
Q
What information is needed from paramedics about a trauma patient in a handover?
A
Does the patient need immediate intervention in regards to their breathing or bleeding? Time of injury Mechanism of injury Suspected serious injuries Vital signs Interventions carried out
2
Q
In what patient conditions would the C spine need to be stabilised?
A
Dangerous mechanism Reduced conscious level-put on the collar Injury above clavicles Neurological signs If distracting injury
3
Q
What are the five important body sites of blood loss?
A
"On the floor and four more" Floor Chest Abdomen Pelvis Long bones
4
Q
What is the lethal triad for haemorrhage?
A
Coagulopathy
Acidosis
Hypothermia
5
Q
What effect does shock have on the pulse pressure?
A
It narrows the pulse pressure slowly then the whole blood pressure begins to drop
