ATLS study Guide Correctly Solved(Latest Update 2024)

Scale - ANSWER Glasgow Coma Chance fracture - ANSWER Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation - ANSWER Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. Burst fracture - ANSWER Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries Posterior hip dislocation - ANSWER Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated Anterior shoulder dislocation - ANSWER Squared off appearance Posterior shoulder dislocation - ANSWER Lock in internal rotation. Ankle dislocation - ANSWER Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus. FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn - ANSWER Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue. Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include - ANSWER -Establishing airway control -Stopping the burning. process -Intravenous access Factors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION in burns include: - ANSWER -Burns to the head and face