TNCC 8th edition updated 2024

3 parts of the trauma triad of death - ANSWER-Hypothermia, coagulopathy, metabolic acidosise 3 things to assess for circulation - ANSWER-Palpate central pulse Assess (again) for external hemorrhage Inspect and palpate skin for color, temp, and moisture. 3 ways to assess ETT placement - ANSWER-1. Apply end tidal, assess CO2 after 5-6 breaths 2. Assess for symmetrical chest wall rise and fall 3. Auscultation over the epigastrium for gurgling and bilateral breath sounds. At what point to you evaluate need for transfer or definitive care? - ANSWER-After the primary survey Big symptom of splenic injury - ANSWER-Left shoulder pain Examples of obstructive shock - ANSWER-Tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary artery embolism Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, TBI, abdominal hemorrhage Examples of quaternary blast injuries - ANSWER-Injuries or illness related to explosion: burns, toxic injury from chemicals Examples of quinary blast injuries - ANSWER-Injuries associated with exposure to hazardous materials from the components of the blast Examples of secondary blast injuries - ANSWER-Wounds from debris and bomb fragments Examples of tertiary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blunt or penetrating trauma from the body being thrown by the blast