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Published	07/30/2024	1ST PEAK: {{c2::IMMEDIATE DEATH}}Occurs {{c1::seconds or minutes after the injury.}}
Published	07/30/2024	2ND PEAK: {{c2::EARLY DEATH}}Due to encounters caused by {{c1::ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation), neurologic or extremity injury. }}
Published	07/30/2024	3RD PEAK: {{c2::LATE DEATH}}Due to complications with ABCs. Occurs {{c1::days or weeks after injuv}}
Published	07/30/2024	Situations wherein secondary survey is not done:{{c1::Transfer (Transport)Definitive Care}}
Published	07/30/2024	ABCDE approach in primary survey is not recommended in px w/ {{c1::cardiac arrest. Circulation (C-A-B) is prioritized}}
Published	07/30/2024	When assessing the airway...Look for: {{c1::Agitation, Obtundation, Cyanosis}}Listen for: {{c1::Noisy breathing, hoarseness}}Feel for: {{c1::Trachea}}
Published	07/30/2024	When assessing breathing...Look for: {{c1::Chest movement, labored and rapid breathing}}Listen for: {{c1::Decreased or absent breathe sounds}}Feel for…
Published	07/30/2024	In doing chin-lift or jaw-thrust, you should be aware of {{c2::not hyperextending the neck or the cervical spine}}, especially in {{c1::severe maxillo…
Published	07/30/2024	Cervical spine immobilization is accomplished by{{c1::Applying a hard cervical collar}}, or{{c2::Placing sandbags on both sides of the head with the p…
Published	07/30/2024	Exceptions for early airway intervention{{c1::Penetrating injuries to the neck with an expanding hematoma}}{{c2::Evidence of chemical or thermal injur…
Published	07/30/2024	Most common indication for intubation is {{c1::altered mental status}}
Published	07/30/2024	Preferred technique to establish a definite airway is {{c1::orotracheal intubation}}
Published	07/30/2024	Indications for Cricothyroidotomy{{c1::Oropharyngeal cavity is filled with blood and cannot totally evacuate the blood}}{{c1::Cannot see clearly the g…
Published	07/30/2024	Relieve the chest cavity of the build-up of air by inserting a needle along the {{c1::2nd ICS MCL}} for Chest decompression and connect it to {{c1::a …
Published	07/30/2024	An initial approximation of the patient’s cardiovascular status can be obtained by palpating peripheral pulses.{{c1::60 mmHg}} for the {{c1::carotid}}…
Published	07/30/2024	ResuscitationRestore volume by infusing {{c1::infusing 2L crystalloid solution}}, {{c2::1L on each arm with 2 large caliber IVs}}
Published	07/30/2024	Initially assess the px even w/o GCS usingA {{c1::Alert}}V {{c1::Responds to Vocal stimuli}}P {{c1::Responds to Painful stimuli}}U {{c1::Unresponsive}…
Published	07/30/2024	URINARY AND GASTRIC CATHETERSInsert urinary catheters to assess {{c1::urine output and renal perfusion}}
Published	07/30/2024	Blood in the gastric aspirate may represent: {{c1::Swallowed blood }}{{c1::Traumatic insertion }}{{c1::Actual injury to the stomach}}
Published	07/30/2024	In cases of {{c1::severe maxillofacial injury,}} refrain from inserting the NGT via the nasal route
Published	07/30/2024	ROENTGENOGRAMSShould be {{c1::used judiciously and NOT delay patient resuscitation}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::CERVICAL SPINE X-RAY}}Done to ascertain the cervical spine integrity if one should perform maneuvers to open up airway
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::CHEST X-RAY}}Done to assess breathing problems
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::PATIENT TRANSFER}}Life-saving measures are initiated when the problems are identified, rather than after the primary survey
Published	07/30/2024	SECONDARY SURVEYThis entails a complete examination from head to toe{{c1::Complete neurologic examination}} (GCS){{c1::Special procedures}} (peritonea…
Published	07/30/2024	The patient and surrogates should be queried to obtain an {{c1::AMPLE}} history
Published	07/30/2024	If there is a severe maxillofacial injury, what you should assess first?{{c1::Eyeball/eyelid}}
Published	07/30/2024	If a patient is unconscious and you suspect injury. how do you assess intraabdominal injury?{{c1::FAST}}
Published	07/30/2024	Candidates for FAST/Peritoneal Lavage{{c1::Unexplained hypotensionNeurologic injuryImpaired sensorium secondary to alcohol or drugs}}
Published	07/30/2024	The most capable hospital to address all types of injuries and number of victims is a level {{c1::1}} hospital
Published	07/30/2024	In the PH, our most capable trauma hospital is a level {{c1::II}}
Published	07/30/2024	Triage Decision Scheme Mnemonic{{c1::SALTSortAssess (Primary Survey)Life-Saving Measures (Resuscitation)Transport (Immobilization)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Things to look for in order when Sorting Trauma Patients:{{c1::Abnormal Physiologic SignsObvious Anatomic InjuriesMechanism of InjuryConcurrent Diseas…
Published	07/30/2024	Abnormal Physiologic Signs to Look out for when sorting Trauma Px:GCS: {{c1::<14}}Systolic BP: {{c1::<90}} mmHgRR: {{c1::<10 or >29}}Revis…
Published	07/30/2024	Mechanisms to Look out for when sorting Trauma Px:{{c1::Ejection from automobileDeath in the same passenger compartmentExtrication time >20 minsFal…
Published	07/30/2024	Concurrent Diseases to Look out for when sorting Trauma Px:{{c1::Age <5 or >55Cardiac disease; respiratory diseaseInsulin-dependent diabetes, ci…
Published	07/30/2024	Primary Survey is the Assessment of...{{c1::ABCDEAirwayBreathingCirculationDisability/Neurologic InjuriesExposure}}
Published	07/30/2024	Immediate Resuscutation Measures to Seek after Primary Survey:{{c1::Chin Lift, Jaw ThrustChest DecompressionIV Bolus and Blood TransfusionOxygen Suppl…
Published	07/30/2024	Transport can only be performed after {{c1::resuscitation}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Over}}triage - Minimally injured px are taken to trauma centers{{c1::Under}}triage - Severely injuryed px are taken to non-trauma centers
Published	07/30/2024	Just read this: {{c1::hi}}
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