ATLS Chapters 1 3

SUMMARY ATLS EXAMINATION ATLS Chapters 1-3 Last document update:   ago

Question Answer Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. pulmonary contusion - do NOT over fluid resu...