Trauma emergency protocol

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Primary Trauma Survey – “ABCDE”

A – Airway with cervical spine protection

B – Breathing and ventilation

C – Circulation with hemorrhage control

D – Disability (neurological status)

E – Exposure and environmental control

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Secondary Survey – “AMPLE”

A – Allergies

M – Medications

P – Past medical history

L – Last meal

E – Events leading to injury/illness

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Very informative :+1:t2::raising_hands:t2:

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Good one!

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Informative :100:

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Trauma Emergency Protocol:

  1. ABCDE Assessment:
    • Airway
    • Breathing
    • Circulation
    • Disability (neurological)
    • Exposure (environmental control)
  2. Rapid Stabilization:
    • Secure airway (intubation if needed)
    • Control bleeding
    • Maintain circulation (fluids, blood)
  3. Assessment and Intervention:
    • Identify life-threatening injuries
    • Manage pain and anxiety
    • Immobilize spine (if necessary)
  4. Imaging and Diagnostics:
    • X-rays, CT scans, or other imaging as needed
  5. Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
    • Collaboration between emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties
  6. Timely Intervention:
    • Prioritize life-saving interventions

Goal: Rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment to improve patient outcomes.

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Really detailed and informative

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Very nicely explained!

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It’s anyways true for any acute condition like poisioning or RTA in case any of the acute condition

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