Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th Edition
1. MIST Pneumonic [10.1]: Mechanism (and time) of InjuryInjuries
found and suspected
Symptoms and signs
Treatment Initiated
2. Primary Survey (ABCDE) [10.1]: A-airway/cervical spine,B-
breathing,
c-circulation with hemorrhage controld-
disability (assess Neuro status)
e-exposure/environmental control
3. DOPE [Ultimate ATLS Prep]: Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient
Dislodgement
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment Failure
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4. Shock index calculation [Ultimate ATLS Prep]: HR/SBP
Normal = 0.5=0.7
Volume Loss = >0.9
5. AMPLE [10.1]: (Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses/Pregnancy, Last Meal,
Events/Environment related to injury)
6. Definitive airway definition: Tube placed in trachea with cuff inflated below vocalcords, tube
connected to a form of oxygen enriched assisted ventilation and the airway secured in place
with an appropriate stabilizing method.
[10.2, pg24]
7. Laryngeal Trauma Triad of Signs: Hoarseness (dysphonia)
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Palpable fracture
Tx: flexible endoscopic intubationDx : CT
scan
[10.2, pg25]
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