PHTLS Review 2024 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers
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PHTLS Review 2024 Exam Questions With
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How many people die from trauma annually? - answerOver 5 million
What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - answerMVA
Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - answerLow-Middle income countries.
What is the leading cause of death...
When are advanced airway maneuvers performed for trauma patients? - answer✔After basic,
only if needed.
What is the goal of managing a patients airway? - answer✔Maintain an open and patent airway
that allows for adequate breathing, ventilation, and oxygenation.
What does airway management entail? - answer✔Anticipating difficulties and planning for
alternate methods of airway control.
What is ALWAYS the FIRST airway maneuver for the trauma patient? - answer✔Trauma Jaw
Thrust/Chin Lift
What should be considered SECOND for maintaining a patent airway in the trauma patient? -
answer✔OPA or NPA
What adjunct should be considered THIRD for airway management in the trauma patient? -
answer✔Supra-Glottic Airways
When should glottic airways be considered? - answer✔After jaw thrusts, OPA/NPA, and Supra
Glottic airways have failed.
What are some assessment criteria for Endotracheal Intubation? - answer✔Decreased LOC
(GCS<8), Inability to maintain patent airway, Upper Airway Burns, Signs of pending airway
obstructions.
Which type of airway management should be considered last? - answer✔Surgical.
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