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How many people die from trauma annually? Over 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? MVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? Low-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? Trauma What are the goals of PHTLS? Reduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? Deliver the patient to the right facility, utilizing the right mode of transportation, in the right amount of time, as safely as possible. What are the components of scene assessment? Safety, Pre arrival information, arrival on scene, MOI, and Patients. What is paramount for scene assessment? Personal and Personnel safety. What is the global view? What you get before you get out of your vehicle. What is the goal of the Primary Survey? To immediately identify life threatening situations and manage them as they are identified. What are the components of the primary survey? Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure When does assessment of the incident begin? Before arriving at the patients side. The findings of the scene assessment and primary survey help to determine what? If the patient is sick, not yet sick, or not sick When should the secondary survey be completed? Only if time and situation permit. What are the components of the secondary survey? Vital Signs, History, Physical Examination, Treatment, Level of Care, Transportation, and Communication.