Trauma Systems
The primary goal of a trauma system
To reduce death and disability from trauma
Process of energy transfer that leads to trauma
MOI
Trauma type that does not break the skin
Blunt
This factor increases kinetic energy the most
Velocity
Ideal scene time for critical trauma pts
Less than 10 minutes
The trauma center that provides the most comprehensive care
Level 1
3 phases of motor vehicle crash
Vehicle impact, body impact, organ impact
This trauma type often leads to deeper internal injuries with less visible damage
Blunt trauma
This is the stretching cavity (pause) created by a high velocity projectile
Cavitation
Determines the need for rapid transport to a trauma center
Mechanism of injury and pt condition
EMS is responsible for these 3 trauma components
Identification,treatment and transport
A fall is considered significant from this height or greater for adults
20 ft
Injury caused by a stabbing or gunshot
Penetrating trauma
Injury caused by sudden stop of a moving object
Deceleration trauma
Highest priority during prehospital trauma care
Airway and hemorrhage control
This person once stated that having children will not change his life. He will still golf, and go out to the bar because his wife works from home.
This type of moi most often causes shearing or stretching of internal organs
Deceleration
2 Common internal injuries from blunt abdominal trauma
spleen and liver lacerations
Name for the energy pathway that causes injury during motion
Kinematic chain aka energy transfer
Prehospital technique can prevent cord injury
Spinal motion restriction
Trauma systems use this type of review to improve care quality
What is CQI or Quality assurance
Moi involving energy release from pressure changes
Blast injury
Which has the higher likelihood of causing multiple internal injuries blunt or penetrating
Blunt
The formula for kinetic energy
1/2 mass x velocity squared
Benefit of helicopter EMS for trauma pts
Faster transport to definitive care