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ATLS Exam Flashcards 2024
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[Show more]What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 
 
After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - mass lesion that requires surgical eva...
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Add to cartWhat is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 
 
After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - mass lesion that requires surgical eva...
A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...
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Add to cartA 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - 1) Possible surgery 
2) Stabilizing of pelvi...
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Add to cartDefinitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - 1) Possible surgery 
2) Stabilizing of pelvi...
Primary survey - (A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) 
(B) Breathing and ventilation 
(C) Circulation - stop the bleeding 
(D) Disability - neurological status 
(E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) 
REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG 
 
Secondary survey - (A) Allergies 
(...
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Add to cartPrimary survey - (A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) 
(B) Breathing and ventilation 
(C) Circulation - stop the bleeding 
(D) Disability - neurological status 
(E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) 
REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG 
 
Secondary survey - (A) Allergies 
(...
True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - True 
 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - aging is characterized by impaired adapt...
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Add to cartTrue or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - True 
 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - aging is characterized by impaired adapt...
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