Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th Edition
Exam.
1. MIST Pneumonic
Mechanism (and time) of Injury
[10.1]
Injuries found and suspected
Symptoms and signs
Treatment Initiated
2. Primary Survey
A-airway/cervical
(ABCDE) [10.1]
spine, B-breathing,
c-circulation with hemorrhage
control d-disability (assess
Neuro status)
e-exposure/environmental control
3. DOPE [Ultimate
ATLS Prep] Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient
Dislodgement
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment Failure
4. Shock index
calcula- tion HR/SBP
[Ultimate ATLS
Prep] Normal = 0.5=0.7
Volume Loss = >0.9
5. AMPLE [10.1] (Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses/Pregnancy, Last Meal,
Events/Envi-
ronment related to injury)
6. Definitive airway 7. Laryngeal Trauma Tri- ad of Signs
defi- nition
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, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th Edition
Exam.
Tube placed in trachea with cutt bcutaneous Emphysema
inflated below vocal cords, tube
connected to a form of oxygen
enriched assisted ventilation and
the airway secured in place with
an appropriate stabilizing
method.
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Exam.
1. MIST Pneumonic
Mechanism (and time) of Injury
[10.1]
Injuries found and suspected
Symptoms and signs
Treatment Initiated
2. Primary Survey
A-airway/cervical
(ABCDE) [10.1]
spine, B-breathing,
c-circulation with hemorrhage
control d-disability (assess
Neuro status)
e-exposure/environmental control
3. DOPE [Ultimate
ATLS Prep] Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient
Dislodgement
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment Failure
4. Shock index
calcula- tion HR/SBP
[Ultimate ATLS
Prep] Normal = 0.5=0.7
Volume Loss = >0.9
5. AMPLE [10.1] (Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses/Pregnancy, Last Meal,
Events/Envi-
ronment related to injury)
6. Definitive airway 7. Laryngeal Trauma Tri- ad of Signs
defi- nition
1/
13
, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th Edition
Exam.
Tube placed in trachea with cutt bcutaneous Emphysema
inflated below vocal cords, tube
connected to a form of oxygen
enriched assisted ventilation and
the airway secured in place with
an appropriate stabilizing
method.
[10.2, pg24]
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