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ATLS re-examine the chest - correct answer A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and after initial IV fluid resuscitation, a closed tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left breath sounds with the return...

ATLS QUIZ TEST What characterizes a full-thickness burn? How will the surface look? dry or wet? redness? degree of swelling? - Answer- Appear dark and leathery, or skin can appear translucent or waxy white. Surface is usually PAINLESS and generally dry though may be red but does NOT blanch white with pressure. There is little swelling, though surrounding tissue may have dignificant amount. What is the distribution of TBSA for the adult body per the rule of 9s? - Answer- Head = 4.5% front ...