ATLS protocols — Flashcards

A(n) _____ chest wound involves a flap that sucks air in upon inspiration but closes during expiration

Hint: type

The presence of a single vertebral fracture in a patient with blunt trauma is an indication to image the _____

A(n) _____ sign of extremity vascular trauma includes bony injury

What is the temporary treatment for an open pneumothorax? _____

A(n) _____ is an airway instrument used for subcutaneous emphysema of the neck as it allows for visualization of the airway

Using the **Parkland formula**, a 75 kg patient with 50% TBSA burns requires a total of _____ mL of fluid in the first 24 hours.

What is the most common way to insert an "airway"? _____ What if patient has cervical spine injury? _____

The Parkland formula is an estimate of the total fluid requirement in the first 24 hours for burn victims and is calculated as total fluids = _____

Imaging technique for evaluating neck trauma? _____

What is the recommended method of airway management in an unconscious patient with impaired respiratory status and suspected cervical fractures? _____