Airway and Ventilatory Management
Simple manipulation methods to open an airway
What are a chin lift and jaw thrust?
The most common type of shock in a trauma patient
What is Hemorrhagic shock?
Causes of secondary brain injury
What are hypoxia and hypotension?
an antibiotic expected to be given within 30 min of patient arrival with an open fracture
What is Ancef?
Nasal airways are contraindicated in patients presenting with these findings
What is facial trauma, suspected basilar skull fractures, or deformities of the nose
clinical measure of organ perfusion and adequate fluid resuscitation. Should be about 0.5mL/kg/hr
what is urine output?
an increase in any of the following intracranial contents: blood, CSF, or brain tissue must be offset by and associated decrease in one or more of the others to maintain a normal intracranial pressure.
What is the Monro-Kellie Doctrine?
Most commonly seen following a crush injury or severe burn.
Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis
Changes in mental status/behavior may indicate this
What is hypoxia?
Tachycardia, muffled heart tones, and hypotension. Found in the presence of cardiac tamponade
What is Beck's triad.
Give the GCS. The patient opens their eyes to sound, is confused, and localizes pain
What is 12
Should only occur once and if abnormal should be followed by placement of a pelvic stabilizing device.
What is palpation of the pelvis?
a Mallampati score
What is a classification of airway intubation difficulty
A bedside US to identify the presence of intraperitoneal fluid
What is a FAST exam? (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)
CSF leakage is associated with this type of skull fracture.
What is a Basilar skull fracture?
Pallor, Poikilothermy, Paresthesia, Pain, Pulselessness, Paralysis.
What are the signs/symptoms of Compartment Syndrome?