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ATLS Case Scenario CDEM SelfStudy Modules Approach to
Trauma 2023-2024 GRADED A+
, DEM Curriculum
CDEM Self Study Modules
Approach to Trauma
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The Approach to Trauma
WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS E. KMAN, MD EDITED BY: DAVID MANTHEY, MD
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WAKE FOREST MEDICAL SCHOOL
"We have a motor vehicle accident 5 minutes out per EMS report."
47 year old male unrestrained driver, ejected 15 ft from car arrives via EMS. Vital Signs: BP:
100/40, RR: 28, HR: 110. He was initially combative at the scene, but now difficult to arouse.
He does not open his eyes, withdrawals only to pain, and makes gurgling sounds. EMS placed
a C•collar and Backboard, but could not start an IV.
What do you do?
Trauma is the leading cause of death in the first four decades of life in most developed countries. To
this end, there are more than 5 million trauma•related deaths each year worldwide. Motor vehicle
crashes cause over 1 million deaths per year. Injury accounts for 12% of the world's burden of disease.
Objectives
Upon completion of this self•study module, you should be able to:
Perform an accurate rapid assessment with focus on ABCDE's
Resuscitate and stabilize by priority
Discuss secondary survey
Head/ CNS Trauma
Cervical Spine
Chest
Abdomen
Musculoskeletal
http://www.cdemcurriculum.org/ssm/approach_to/trauma.php
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