Airway -> sigs of compromised or non protecting -> Ventilation management
Breathing -> inadequate or resp. distress -> Resp. Distress
Circulation -> bleeding -> General trauma
Disability -> Altered or confused -> altered mental status/syncope
3. History - HPI & AMPLE
Vital signs and physical exam
blood glucose testing if indicated
Special treatment protocol as indicated
Cervical Stabilization as indicated
Comfort measures (splint, position of comfort)
Vascular access as indicated
Oxygen therapy to keep SPO2 > 94%
,4. Radio contact for all trauma center patients, Code 3 returns, need for
telemetry physician & as per protocol
Transport per Disposition Criteria if applicable
*Transport to closest facility for Airway emergencies (inability to adequately
ventilate)
Disposition for patients sustaining traumatic injuries
Ans- transported in accordance with the Trauma Field Triage Criteria Protocol
Disposition for patients sustaining burn injuries
Ans- Transported in accordance with the Burns Protocol
Disposition for pediatric patients (<18 y/o)
Ans- Transported in accordance with the Pediatric Destination protocol
Disposition for patients with evidence of stroke
Ans- Transported in accordance with the Stroke (CVA) protocol
, Disposition for sexual assault victims < 13 y/o
Ans- Transported to Sunrise Hospital
Disposition for sexual assault victims 13-18 y/o
Ans- Transported to Sunrise Hospital or UMC
Disposition for sexual assault victims 18 y/o and older
Ans- transported to UMC
Disposition for sexual assault victims outside a 50-mile radius from the above
facilities
Ans- Transported to the nearest appropriate facility
Disposition for stable patients
Ans- Transported to the hospital of their choice, if the patient has no
preference the patient should be transported to the nearest appropriate
facility
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