BATLS Study Guide – Complete With Solutions
3 IO indications Right Ans - 2x failed IV attempts
No available IV sights
Immediate access due to cardiac arrest
EZ IO contraindication Right Ans - Not to be used on fractured limbs
3 Fast IO contraindications Right Ans - Surgical scarring
Under 12
Massive chest trauma
Needle decompression indications Right Ans - Tension pneumothorax
KTD indications Right Ans - Femur fracture
KTD contraindications Right Ans - Tib/fib fracture
Surgical airway contraindications Right Ans - Swelling of airway
Facial and airway burns
All other airway methods failed
2 CAT indications Right Ans - Uncontrolled cat haem from limb
Initial CAT doesn't hold bleeding
3 Sites celox should not be used Right Ans - Open skull fracture
Abdo cavity
Chest cavity
3 types of an airway obstruction Right Ans - Solid
Liquid
Swelling
7 signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax Right Ans - 1. Increases
resp rate
2. Asymmetrical chest movement
3. Emphysema
4. Increased breathing effort
5. Tracheal Deviation
3 IO indications Right Ans - 2x failed IV attempts
No available IV sights
Immediate access due to cardiac arrest
EZ IO contraindication Right Ans - Not to be used on fractured limbs
3 Fast IO contraindications Right Ans - Surgical scarring
Under 12
Massive chest trauma
Needle decompression indications Right Ans - Tension pneumothorax
KTD indications Right Ans - Femur fracture
KTD contraindications Right Ans - Tib/fib fracture
Surgical airway contraindications Right Ans - Swelling of airway
Facial and airway burns
All other airway methods failed
2 CAT indications Right Ans - Uncontrolled cat haem from limb
Initial CAT doesn't hold bleeding
3 Sites celox should not be used Right Ans - Open skull fracture
Abdo cavity
Chest cavity
3 types of an airway obstruction Right Ans - Solid
Liquid
Swelling
7 signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax Right Ans - 1. Increases
resp rate
2. Asymmetrical chest movement
3. Emphysema
4. Increased breathing effort
5. Tracheal Deviation
