ATLS protocols — Flashcards

Unstable pneumothorax or hemothorax is managed with _____

Hint: next step

If you need to secure an airway in pt with potential cervical spine injury, which do you address first? _____

Trauma: Unconscious patient GCS < 8 Stridor Expanding mass in lateral neck → _____

Hint: next step

Cardiac injury - imaging? Stable patient = _____ Unstable patient = FAST

What is the next step in management of caustic ingestion, after airway, breathing, and circulation have been assessed? _____

Maintain airway and no facial trauma is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

What is done 1st in burn pts who have signs of thermal injury to upper airway and/or smoke inhalation injury to the lungs? _____

What is the first step in the management of a burn patient? _____

What are the ABCs in trauma assessment? _____

Which imaging procedure is used to diagnose bladder injury following pelvic trauma? _____

Hint: 2