Trauma — Flashcards

What is the initial management in a trauma patient presenting with pericardial tamponade?_____

Strapping is not done for the rib fractures because it prevents the patient from taking deep breaths which can lead to _____

Sluggish pinprick bleeding is typically indicative of a _____ compromise

Which zone of retroperitoneum is always explored, after proximo-distal vascular control?_____

_____ - a voilent jerk or shock, or the condition which results from such an injury.

Phase III of damage control sx consists of _____ typically occuring 48 to 72 hours following initial and after successful secondary resuscitation

Administration of pre-defined blood products in ratios similar to _____ is a part of balanced resuscitation (damage control resuscitation)

Are scalp contusions better felt or seen?_____

The primary cause of early mortality in burns is _____

What is the most important prognostic factor for burns?_____