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Are there loose or missing teeth? Is there snoring, gurgling, or stridor? Is there bony deformity? Is there blood, vomit, or secretions? Situations that require a definitive airway - GCS 8 or less Apnea Inhalation injury Increased risk of aspiration Anticipate decreased neuro status Severe maxo fractures Laryngeal/tracheal injury Solid abdominal organs and what are they prone to? - Liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, prone to lacerations Symptoms of abruptly placentae - Dark red bleeding, sudden sharp abdominal pain, "board-like" uterus, increased FHR symptoms of epidural hematoma - Transient LOC with a lucid period, HA, N/V, rapidly declining neuro status Symptoms of stage 1 of shock - Change in neuro status, increased DBP, decreased UO, tachycardia Symptoms of stage 2 of shock - Declining neuro status, tachycardia, narrow pulse pressure, weak thready pulse, cool skin, abnormal base deficit, increased lactate Symptoms of uterine rupture - Sudden sharp abdominal or suprapibic pain, asymmetry of uterus, decreased FHR The 3 components of the pediatric assessment triangle - Skin circulation, work of breathing, general appearance The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - Base deficit The major cause of preventable death after injury - Uncontrolled hemorrhage What assessment finding gives concern for severe brain injury? - Bulging fontanels What degree to you tilt the supine pregnant patient to prevent supine hypotension? - 15 degrees What do you document after placing an ETT? - ETT placement at teeth or gums What does Kleihaver-Betke test for? - Tests for fetal RBCs I. Maternal circulation, which is abnormal and could indicate fetomaternal hemorrhage has occurred What is Beck triad for cardiac tamponade? - Hypotension, distended neck veins, muffled heart sounds What is Turne