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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the advanced trauma life support (atls) protocol. It covers key aspects of trauma management, including the primary and secondary surveys, resuscitation, and management of specific injuries. Valuable for students and professionals seeking to understand and apply the atls principles in real-world scenarios.
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What is included in the Primary survey of a trauma patient? - Correct Answer--Airway and C-Spine -Breathing and Ventilation -Circulation/bleeding control -Disability (Neuro Eval) -Exposure and Environmental control. What are adjuncts to Primary Survey and Resuscitation? - Correct Answer-ECG monitoring Urinary/Gastric Catheters Other Monitoring X-ray and Dx studies. What makes up the Secondary Survey? - Correct Answer-History and Physical Exam Mechanism of Injury Head and Maxillofacial C-spine Chest Abdomen Perineum/Rectum/Vagina Musculoskeletal Neurologic Basic Outline of ATLS Protocol? - Correct Answer-1. Preparation
What assumption can safely be made in a pt. with blunt multisystem trauma above the clavicle or Altered mental status? - Correct Answer-That the C-spine is compromised. 4 Steps to manage A? - Correct Answer-Assess for patency Establish airway Maintain C-spine Reinstate Proper C-spine devices. 2 steps to Breathing? - Correct Answer-1.Expose Neck and chest to inspect and palpate. Percuss chest for presence of dullness or hyperresonance, auscultate chest bilaterally. All this checking for Tension Pneumo, Flail chest, Hemothorax, Open Pneumothorax.