ATLS 2022 (ATLS)

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. {{Correct Ans- True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? {{Correct Ans- aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger population can lead to devastating results ...

Assessed first in trauma patient Correct Answer- Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement Correct Answer- Fourth Complications of head trauma Correct Answer- Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis Correct Answer- Trauma Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure Correct Answer- Infusion of normal saline A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood transfusion after a moto...