ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma

ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma APPROVED BY: DEM Curriculum Home The Approach To... Specific Diseases DIEM Cases Downloads ML's Blog The Approach to Trauma WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS E. KMAN, MD THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EDITED BY: DAVID MANTHEY, MD WAKE FOREST MEDICAL SCHOOL 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 traumarelated 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. 1/13 "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 Ccollar and Backboard, but could not start an IV. What do you do? CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma Objectives Upon completion of this selfstudy 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 S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Initial Actions Primary Survey CDEM Curriculum What initial actions should you take to care for the trauma patient? Assess the primary survey, with focus on ABCDE's Address problems with any portion of the survey before moving on Log roll the patient Xray and FAST Exam Secondary Survey Resuscitation and