Atls module 6 head trauma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 ATLS Bundle ( MODULE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers ATLS Module 1 Initial assessment and Mgmt ATLS Module 2 Airway mgmt ATLS Module 3 Shock ATLS Module 4 Thoracic Trauma ATLS Module 5 Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma ATLS Module 6 Head Trauma ATLS Module 7 Spine & Spinal Cord Trauma ATLS Module 8 Musculoskeletal Trauma ATLS Module 9 Thermal Injuries ATLS Module 10 Pediatric Trauma ATLS Module 11 Geriatric Trauma ATLS Module 12...

2024 ATLS Module 6 - Head Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Distribution of brain injuries in the ED Answer: 75% mild 15 moderate 10% severe 2. Primary goal oftreatment is what Answer: To preventsecondary brain injury (ABCDEs) 3. Neurosurgical consolation table for patients withTBI Answer: Box 6-1 4. Monroe-Kellie Doctrine Answer: when one content in the skull increases, another mustdecrease to compensate and maintain normal ICP 5. Dura mater Answer: thic...

2024 ATLS Module 4 - Thoracic Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. What percent of blunt chest injuries require operation? Answer: <10% 2. What % of penetrating chest trauma requires surgery Answer: 15-30% 3. Goal of early intervention of thoracic trauma Answer: correct hypoxia 4. Assessment oflife-threatening breathing problems Answer: Look:Neck veins, breathing, chest wall movement Listen: Breath sounds, changes in breathing pattern Feel:Tenderness, crepitus...

2024 ATLS Module 9 - Thermal Injuries Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Primary Survey and resuscitation of burn patients Answer: Stop the burning process Ensure airway and ventilatory adequacy Manage circulation 2. How to stop the burning process Answer: -completely undress patient -Prevent overexposure and hypothermia -Recognize possibility of wound contamination -Brush and dry chemical powders from the wound and then rinse. 3. Factors that increase the risk of up...

2024 ATLS Module 12 Trauma in Pregnancy & Intimate Partner Violence Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. clinicians who treat pregnant trauma patients must remember....: they are treating 2 patients Answer: mother and fetus *the best initial tx for fetusisto provide optimal resuscitation of the mother (RED text) 2. what should you consider in every female of reproductive age with significant injuries? Answer: they are considered pregnant until proven otherwise with pregnan...

2024 ATLS Module 2 - Airway mgmt. Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Earliest priorities when managing an airway include Answer: ensuring an open airwayand identifying a compromised airway 2. Administer what to all trauma patients Answer: supplemental oxygen 3. How to know the airway is adequate Answer: Patient's is alert and oriented, talkingproperly, no neck or head injuries, and has been assessed and reassessed. 4. Risk factors for compromised ventilation Answer: U...

2024 ATLS Module 1 - Initial Assessment and Mgmt Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Prehospital phase Answer: Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock, immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center) 2. Primary Survey Answer: ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG 3. Secondary Survey Answer: a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than t...

2024 ATLS Module 10 - Pediatric Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Leading cause of death in adolescents Answer: road trauma 2. Leading cause of unsuccessful resuscitation in peds patients with severetrauma are: Answer: -failure to secure a compromised airway -failure to support breathing -failure to recognize and respond to intra-abdominal and intracranial hemorrhage 3. 2 ways to estimate a childs weight Answer: broselow tape using formula (2x age in years) +1...