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18. 17-year-old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile at an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute. His respirations are sonorous and deep. His GCS score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include the use of all the following EXCEPT: air splints. bolstering devices. a long spine board. a scoop-style stretcher. a semirigid cerv...

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 ...