ATLS EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

field triage scheme step 1: when to transport to level 1 trauma center? GCS - systolic BP - RR - - answerGCS <13 systolic BP <90 RR <10 or >29 [ <20 in infants <1 yr] (OR need for ventilatory support) when adults fall > ___ feet or ___ meters (2 stories) you should transport to trauma center - answer>20 feet or 6 meters (2 stories) when children fall > ___ feet or ___ meters you should transport to trauma center - answer>10 feet or 3 meters (2-3x height of child) high risk mvc qualities - answer- intrusion, including roof: >12 inches (30cm) occupants side - intrusion >18 inches (45cm) on any side - ejection - death in same passenger compartment - vehicle telemetry data consistent with high risk of injury - auto vs pedestrian/bicyclist thrown, run over or with significant (>20mph) impact - motorcycle crash >20mph