Mass Casualty Management — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What is the order of inotrope use in polytrauma patients with hemodynamic instability?_____

Answer: Noradrenaline > Vasopressin > Dobutamine > adrenaline

Flashcard 2: A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes would be classified under ASA _____

Answer: VI

Flashcard 3: Minimizing _____ based resuscitation is a part of balanced resuscitation (damage control resuscitation)

Answer: crystalloid

Flashcard 4: Patients with polytrauma can be shifted in _____ position to prevent aspiration

Answer: Lateral (Recovery) position

Extra: The lateral position (specifically the recovery position) is the standard position for preventing aspiration in unconscious or trauma patients who are not intubated. It allows vomit or blood to drain out of the mouth. In polytrauma, if a spinal injury is suspected, the patient must be log-rolled into this position to maintain spinal alignment. Note: While the "semi-prone" position is a variation of the recovery position, "prone" is generally incorrect and dangerous for polytrauma patients due to airway access and spinal concerns.