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What findings would indicate the need for immobilization when using a
selective spinal immobilization protocol?
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1 absence of pain in extremities 2 pain or tenderness along the spine
3 stable vital signs 4 normal range of motion in limbs
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Care of the trauma patient in the field is an changes in our current practices (p.11)
evolving science and should be evidence-
based. As lifelong learners, we must be
prepared to adapt our practices based on
research. This is because research may lead
to, what?
, In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what needs to be done (p.34)
what?
In addition to oxygen, what is required to glucose
maintain the metabolic processes of life
and energy production?
You respond for a patient who has scoop stretcher
sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax.
He is barely responsive, pale, and
diaphoretic. What device is most
appropriate for transport?
Units responding to a motor vehicle weather conditions
accident on the highway should consider
what, as part of their pre-arrival
assessment?
The most appropriate airway maneuver for jaw thrust maneuver
trauma patients is what technique?
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique substantial training, to maintain proficiency
that requires, what?
What indicates that a trauma patient is the patient's breathing is noticeable
having trouble breathing?
A patient presents with, a blunt trauma hemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented)
injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent
breath sounds on one side of his chest and
respiratory distress. Which additional sign
would indicate that the patient has a
tension pneumo-thorax?
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In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets, hemo-static agents
and immobilizing fractures, what is
considered most effective when
controlling hemorrhage?
What is a preventable cause of secondary systemic hypoxia
brain injury?
You're called to treat a patient who was concussion
knocked unconscious when he slipped and
fell on a wet floor striking his head. It is
now several hours later and he is awake but
confused, does not recall the incident, and
is vomiting with a headache. What injury is
he most likely to have suffered?
What findings would indicate the need for pain or tenderness along the spine
immobilization when using a selective
spinal immobilization protocol?
What patient should be treated first in a a 30-year-old female with altered level of consciousness and decreased capillary
blast-related situation involving multiple refill
patients?
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma increased blood loss
patient can result in, what?