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What makes up the ITLS Primary Survey
Scene size up
Initial assessment
Rapid trauma survey or Focused exam
Critical interventions and transport
decisions Contact medical direction
What makes up the ITLS Secondary Survey
Repeat initial assessment
Repeat vital signs
Perform neuro exam
Perform head to toe exam
What makes up the ITLS Ongoing Exam
Repeat initial assessment
Repeat vital signs
Reassess abdomen
Check injuries and interventions
What are the steps of the Scene Size Up
Standard precautions
Scene safety
Initial triage
Assess need for help / equipment
Mechanism of injury
What is the purpose of the Primary Survey
, To determine if immediately life threatening conditions exist and to
identify those patients who should have immediate transport to the
hospital What is the purpose of the Ongoing Exam
It is meant to identify changes in the patient's condition
What is the purpose of the Initial Assessment
To prioritize the patient and to determine the existence of immediately life
threatening conditions
What is External Laryngeal Manipulation (ELM)
A maneuver to improve visulization of the vocal cords during endotracheal
intubation
What is Sellick maneuver
Posterior pressure on the cricoid cartilage to prevent gastricc insufflation
and vomiting
How much does the endotracheal tube move if the patient's head is
flexed or extended
2 to 2.5cm
What does "BOOTS" mean
It is used to predict difficulties during mask ventilation
What does the mnemonic BOOTS stand for
B Beards
O Obesity
O Older patients
T Toothlessness
S Snores or stridor
What are the signs / symptoms of a tension pneumothorax
Decreased LOC
Labored breathing
Weak / thready pulse
Cool / clammy skin
Distended neck veins