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Definition
The trauma team is activated
Preparation is complete
*Rapid Infuser
*Chest Trauma Equipment
PPE has been donned by the team |
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Term
Across the Room Observation |
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Definition
There is no uncontrolled external hemorrhage and no need to consider reproritizing to <C> ABC |
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Primary Survey
Alertness with Simultaneous Cervical Spinal Stabilization
AVPU
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Definition
Assess AVPU**
State C Spine stabilization** Provided and Demonstrate Opening of Airway** Check for tongue obstruction, loose or missing teetth, foreign objects, bleeding, vomitus other secretions, edema, snoring, gurgling or stridor
State neep for OPA or definitive airway**
Reassess after intervention
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Term
Breathing and Ventilation** |
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Definition
At least 4**
Is breathing spontneous
Symmetrical Chest Rise
Depth, Pattern, Rate of Respirations
Increased Work of Breathing
Skin Color
Open Wounds
Deformity
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Jugular Venous Distention
Breath Sounds Present and Equal
State needed for Assisted Ventilation** BVM
RSI
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Term
Breathing and Ventilation
Need for Assisted Ventilation
Assess ET Tube Placement** |
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Definition
Attach CO2 detector**
Observe for Chest Rise and Fall with ventilation
Observe Chest Rise an Fall**
Auscultate over Epigastrium and Bilateral Breath Sounds**
Give 5 to 6 breaths and observe for CO2 in exhaled air**
Assess for Improvement in Skin Color**
Assess ET tube position note number at teeth and secure**
Begin or Continue Manual Ventilation**
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Term
Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
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Definition
Demonstrate and Describe Technique for Determining Adequacy of Circulation Using Inspection, Auscultation, and Palpation
Inspects for Uncontrolled Hemorrhage**
Palpats for Central Pulse**
Inspects and Palpates Skin for Color, Temp, Moisture**
Assess Patency of Prehospital Line
States Need for Additional Large Bore IV** (blood collect)
States Need for Administration of Warm Isotonic Crystalloid Fluid Via Blood Tubing at controlled Rate |
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Term
Disabilty (Neurologic Status) |
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Definition
Describe assessment for Glasgow Coma Scale**
Best Eye Opening
Bet Verbal Response
Best Motor Response
Assess for PERRLA
State Need for CT and Notify Radiology**
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Term
Exposure and Environmental Control** |
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Definition
Remove Clothing and Inspect for Uncontrolled Bleeding or Obvious Injuries**
Keep Patient Warm with Blankets, Lights, Increased Room Temperature, Warmed Fluids, Warmed Oxygen |
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Term
Full Set Of Vital Signs
Facilitate Family Presence |
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Definition
Obtain a Full Set of Vital Signs
Family presence |
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Term
Get Resuscitation Adjuncts (LMNOP) |
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Definition
State the need for Laboratory Analysis (blood typing, Blood Gases, lactate)
Attach Patient to Monitor
State the Need to Consider Naso or Orogastric tube
Attahes Patient to Pulse Oximetry and Capnography
States the need to assess Pain**
Give Appropriate Nonpharmacologic Comfort Measures Apply Icek Reposition, Pad bony prominences and consider analgesic medication |
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Term
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Definition
Get pertinent past medical history from prehospital providers and family
MIST |
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Term
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Definition
Inspects and palpates head and face for injuries
Inspects and palpates neck for injuries demonstrating removal and replacement of cervial collar for assessment
Inspets and palpates chest for injuries
Auscultates breath sounds and Heart Sounds
Insptects the abdomen and flanks for Injuries
Auscultates Bowel Sounds
Palpates all four quadrants of the abdomen for injuries
Inspects the pelvis and perineum for injuries
Applies gentle pressure over iliac crests downward and medially
Applies gently pressure on the symphisis pubis
States the need to assess for indications or contraindications of a urinary catheter
Inspects and palpates al four extremities for neurovascular status and injuries |
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Term
Inspect Posterior Surfaces |
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Definition
States the need for the team to maintain spinal stabilization for the assessment of posterior surface**
Inspect and Palpate Posterior Surface
States the Need to Remove Spine Board |
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Term
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Definition
States the need for reevaluation adjuncts
Identifies at least 3
CT or Radiograph Spine
CT or Radiograph Chest
CT Abdomen
Pelvic Radiograph
Revised Trauma Score
Clean and Dress Wounds
Tetanus
Reevaluate primary assessent, vital signs, pain and all identified injuries and effectiveness of interventions |
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