Terms and concepts to the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) 9th Ed.
For critical patients, the goal of the Primary Survey should be how long - < 2 and on scene time < 5 How much does the endotracheal tube move if the patient's head is flexed or extended - 2 to 2.5cm Max length of time to have a tourniquet on - 2 hours Minimum BP for perfusion - 50 to 60mmHg The 3 places that you do not use hemostatic agents - Head Abdomen Chest What are signs / symptoms of a cardiac tamponade - Normal breath sounds Distended neck veins Hypotension Narrow pulse pressure Beck's triad
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