Haemothorax Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

ATLS ABCDE Mnemonic - correct answer A - Airway with cervical spine protection B - Breathing C - Circulation, stop bleeding D - Disability or neurological status E - Exposure (undress) & Environment (temperature control) Breathing & ventilation - injuries that impair ventilation - correct answer Severe impairment: * Tension pneumothorax * Flail chest with pulmonary contusion * Massive haemothorax * Open pneumothorax Lesser impairment * Simple pneumothorax / haemothorax *...

what are newton's 1st & second laws? - Correct answer-1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x accelleration what are the rule of 9's? - Correct answer-ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9% =chest 9% =abdomen 18% = entire back 18% = entire leg 1% perineum CHILD 18% = entire head 9% =entire arm 9% = chest 9% = abdomen 18% = entire back 14% = entire leg 1% = perineum what are th...