ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (ATLS) 10TH EDITION

ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE
SUPPORT (ATLS) 10TH
EDITION
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, 1. MIST Pneumonic [10.1]

• Mechanism (and time) of Injury

• Injuries found and suspected

• Symptoms and signs

• Treatment Initiated



2. Primary Survey (ABCDE) [10.1]

• A - Airway/Cervical Spine

• B - Breathing

• C - Circulation with hemorrhage control

• D - Disability (assess Neuro status)

• E - Exposure/Environmental control



3. DOPE (Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient) [Ultimate ATLS Prep]

• D - Dislodgement

• O - Obstruction

• P - Pneumothorax

• E - Equipment Failure



4. Shock Index Calculation [Ultimate ATLS Prep]

Formula: HR / SBP

• Normal = 0.5 - 0.7

• Volume Loss = >0.9



5. AMPLE [10.1]

• A - Allergies

• M - Medications

• P - Past Illnesses/Pregnancy