ATLS protocols — Flashcards

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

What is management of any penetrating wound below 4th intercostal space (level of nipples) in an intoxicated pt? _____

Hypovolemic shock 2/2 hemorrhage and blood at urethral meatus - which one to fix first? _____

What is the best next step in management of a patient with blunt cardiac injury? (2) _____

Hemodynamically unstable patients with evidence of renal trauma should undergo _____ prior to surgical evaluation

Hint: imaging

In the absence of an obvious wound, open globe laceration may be inferred by _____

Expanding hematoma or emphysema in neck → _____

Hint: next step

What is the management for grade I splenic injury in a stable patient? _____

A(n) _____ sign of extremity vascular trauma includes absent distal pulses

Epiglottitis and respiratory failure is managed with bag-valve mask ventilation with 100% oxygen → endotracheal intubation w/laryngoscope → _____

Hint: next step