Exam (elaborations) EMT PHTLS

How many people die from trauma annually? - ANSOver 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - ANSMVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - ANSLow-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? - ANSTrauma What are the goals of PHTLS? - ANSReduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? - ANSDeliver the patient to the right facility, utilizing the right mode of transportation, in the right amount of time, as safely as possible. What are the components of scene assessment? - ANSSafety, Pre arrival information, arrival on scene, MOI, and Patients. What is paramount for scene assessment? - ANSPersonal and Personnel safety. What is the global view? - ANSWhat you get before you get out of your vehicle. What is the goal of the Primary Survey? - ANSTo immediately identify life threatening situations and manage them as they are identified. What are the components of the primary survey? - ANSAirway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure When does assessment of the incident begin? - ANSBefore arriving at the patients side. The findings of the scene assessment and primary survey help to determine what? - ANSIf the patient is sick, not yet sick, or not sick When should the secondary survey be completed? - ANSOnly if time and situation permit. What are the components of the secondary survey? - ANSVital Signs, History, Physical Examination, Treatment, Level of Care, Transportation, and Communication. What are the components of a radio report? - ANSTimely, Scene Description, Number of Patients, Current Patient Status, Treatment Provided, ETA What is a tracheal consideration with pediatric patients in regards to ETT intubation? - ANSPotential for right main-stem intubation. What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the trauma patient? - ANSThe tongue. When are basic maneuvers applied in regards to trauma airway management? - ANSFirst When are advanced airway maneuvers performed for trauma patients? - ANSAfter basic, only if needed. What is the goal of managing a patients airway? - ANSMaintain an open and patent airway that allows for adequate breathing, ventilation, and oxygenation.