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Decks in this class (14)

Chapter 1 - Initial Assessment and Management
What are multiple casualties,
What are mass casualties,
What happens during the primary s...
42  cards
Chapter 2 - Airway and Ventilatory Management
Who should we administer suppleme...,
What is the first step towards id...,
What are the three priorities whe...
14  cards
Chapter 3 - Shock
What is shock,
What are examples of obstructive ...,
Neurogenic shock caused
17  cards
Chapter 4 - Thoracic Trauma
How can most chest injuries be tr...,
What are the physiological compli...,
What should you do if you find a ...
40  cards
Chapter 5 - Abdominal And Pelvic Trauma
What are indications for laparotomy,
What is a common diaphragm injury,
What clinical signs might cause y...
26  cards
Chapter 6 - Head Trauma
What is the primary goal of treat...,
Should we perform ct scan prior t...,
Are scalp lacerations serious
15  cards
Chapter 7 - Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
Do we need to assess spinal cord ...,
Which is the most vulnerable part...,
How many vertebrae are in each pa...
45  cards
Chapter 8 - MSK Trauma
What is a risk of massive dramati...,
How to we reduce the risk of not ...,
Name some potentially life threat...
21  cards
Chapter 9 - Thermal Injuries
How are burn injuries related to ...,
How can you stop the burn on firs...,
How can airway compromise occur f...
24  cards
Chapter 10 - Paediatric Trauma
What is the biggest cause of deat...,
What is the most serious paediatr...,
What differs between adults and c...
14  cards
Chapter 11 - Geriatric Trauma
What do we have to consider durin...,
What should we consider in the el...,
Physiological changes in airway
5  cards
Chapter 12 - Trauma In Pregnancy
What gestation does the uterus st...,
Do we worry about the bowel in bl...,
Do we worry about the penetrating...
10  cards
Chapter 13 - Transfer to Definitive Care
Which patients require the highes...,
What airway concern would we tran...,
What breathing issues suggest tra...
8  cards
Appendix A - Ocular Trauma
What three vital signs should be ...,
When would we not heck the intrao...,
What are signs of retrobulbar hae...
8  cards

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