ATLS study cards With Complete Solution (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

ATLS study cards With Complete Solution Glasgow Coma Scale - ️️ Chance fracture - ️️Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation - ️️Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. Burst fracture - ️️Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries Posterior hip dislocation - ️️Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated Anterior shoulder dislocation - ️️Squared off appearance Posterior shoulder dislocation - ️️Lock in internal rotation. Ankle dislocation - ️️Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus. FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn - ️️Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue. Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include - ️️-Establishing airway control -Stopping the burning. process -Intravenous access Factors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION in burns include: - ️️-Burns to the head and face