TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

Initial Assessment - 1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survey 3. Reevaluation 4. Secondary Survey 5. Reevaluation Adjuncts 6. Reevaluation and Post Resuscitation Care 7. Definitive Care or Transport A (Primary Survey) - Airway and alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization. Alertness Assessment - A-Alert V-Verbal P-Painful U-Unresponsive Airway Assessment - Inspect: tongue obstruction, loose/missing teeth, foreign objects, blood, vomitus, secretions, edema, burns or evidence of inhalation injury Auscultate: listen for obstructive airway sounds (ie. snoring, gurgling, stridor) Palpate: palpate for possible occlusive maxillofacial bony deformity, subcutaneous emphysema Airway Interventions: - Suction Remove foreign body if noted Jaw thrust maneuver (maintain cspine)