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A comprehensive overview of key concepts and definitions related to advanced trauma life support (atls). It includes a series of questions and answers covering essential topics such as airway management, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure. The document serves as a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of trauma care.
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Trauma - CORRECT ANSWER>>Injury caused by an external force Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - CORRECT ANSWER>>Systematic evaluation to maximize outcomes and reduce risk of undiscovered injuries ACS - CORRECT ANSWER>>American College of Surgeons Primary survey - CORRECT ANSWER>>Initial assessment of trauma patient using ABCDE algorithm ABCDE algorithm - CORRECT ANSWER>>Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure Secondary survey - CORRECT ANSWER>>Detailed assessment of trauma patient after primary survey Definitive care - CORRECT ANSWER>>Treatment specific to identified injuries Airway - CORRECT ANSWER>>Passageway for air to enter and exit the lungs Airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER>>Blockage of the airway, leading to inadequate ventilation and hypoxia Mentation - CORRECT ANSWER>>Patient's ability to think and respond Respiratory difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER>>Signs of impaired breathing, such as abnormal movements or sounds Intubate - CORRECT ANSWER>>Insert a tube into the airway to maintain an open passage
Rapid sequence intubation - CORRECT ANSWER>>Method of intubation used in patients with hemodynamic instability or significant facial/neck injuries Cervical collar - CORRECT ANSWER>>Device used to immobilize the neck and protect the spinal cord Bag-mask ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER>>Manual method of providing breaths to a patient using a mask and bag Needle/open cricothyroidotomy - CORRECT ANSWER>>Emergency procedure to establish an airway by puncturing the cricothyroid membrane Surgical airway - CORRECT ANSWER>>Procedure to create an opening directly into the trachea for airway access Tracheostomy - CORRECT ANSWER>>Surgical procedure to create a permanent opening in the trachea Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER>>Process of inhaling and exhaling air Thoracic injuries - CORRECT ANSWER>>Injuries to the chest, including the lungs, ribs, and diaphragm Flail chest - CORRECT ANSWER>>Condition where a segment of the ribcage is detached from the rest, causing paradoxical movement Tension pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER>>Build-up of air in the pleural space, leading to lung collapse and compression of the heart Needle thoracostomy - CORRECT ANSWER>>Emergency procedure to decompress a tension pneumothorax by inserting a needle into the chest Tube thoracostomy - CORRECT ANSWER>>Placement of a chest tube to drain air or fluid from the pleural space
injury Pain Management - CORRECT ANSWER>>Relief of pain and anxiety in trauma patients Trauma Transfer Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER>>Indications for transferring a trauma patient to a higher level of care Damage Control Surgery - CORRECT ANSWER>>Surgical approach to manage severe trauma and limit contamination Burn Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER>>Evaluation of the severity and extent of burn injuries Parkland Formula - CORRECT ANSWER>>Fluid resuscitation formula for burn patients Frostbite - CORRECT ANSWER>>Injury caused by freezing of body tissues