TNCC Physical Assessments 2022 What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Contro

TNCC Physical Assessments 2022 What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Headtotoe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? - Assess: - Vocalization Tongue obstructing airway - Loose teeth, foreign objects Blood, vomitus, other secretions - Edema Interventions: - Position pt - Jaw thrust/Chin lift - Remove foreign objects - Suction blood, vomitus, secretions Insert oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway - Needle or surgical cricothyrotomy