ATLS Module 1- Initial assessment and Mgmt
1. Prehospital phase: Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock,
immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center)
2. Primary Survey: ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG
3. Secondary Survey: a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assess- ment
of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in the
primary survey
4. Hospital Phase: Ensure resusitation area
Airway equipment
Warmed IV crystalloid solutions
Monitoring devices
Protocol for requesting additional assistance Transfer
Agreements
5. Trauma members should wear standard precautions: face mask, eye protec-
tion, water-impervious gown, and gloves
6. ABCDE if primary survey:
7. airway:
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