ATLS Master
Glasgow
Coma
Scale
ANSWER
Chance fracture
ANSWER Transverse fracture through vertebra.
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents
involving only lap belt.
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries.
Anterior hip dislocation
ANSWER Flexed, abducted, externally rotated.
Burst fracture
ANSWER Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries
Posterior hip dislocation
ANSWER Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated
, Anterior shoulder dislocation
ANSWER Squared off appearance
Posterior shoulder dislocation
ANSWER Lock in internal rotation.
Ankle dislocation ANSWER
Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus.
FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn ANSWER
Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does
not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue.
Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include ANSWER
-Establishing airway control
-Stopping the burning. process
-Intravenous access
Factors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION in burns include:
ANSWER
Glasgow
Coma
Scale
ANSWER
Chance fracture
ANSWER Transverse fracture through vertebra.
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents
involving only lap belt.
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries.
Anterior hip dislocation
ANSWER Flexed, abducted, externally rotated.
Burst fracture
ANSWER Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries
Posterior hip dislocation
ANSWER Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated
, Anterior shoulder dislocation
ANSWER Squared off appearance
Posterior shoulder dislocation
ANSWER Lock in internal rotation.
Ankle dislocation ANSWER
Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus.
FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn ANSWER
Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does
not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue.
Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include ANSWER
-Establishing airway control
-Stopping the burning. process
-Intravenous access
Factors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION in burns include:
ANSWER
