TPATC Introduction
How many trauma time frames are there? - Correct Answer-3...first peak, second peak
and third peak.
Trauma in kids - Correct Answer-Leading cause of death in children.
First Peak Trauma time frame - Correct Answer-Represents 50% of total patient
mortality and includes those who die instantaneously or in the first few minutes after
injury.
Brain stem injury, high spinal cord and lacerations of the heart, aorta or other large
blood vessels.
Second Peak Trauma time frame - Correct Answer-Represents 30% of fatalities and
occurs within mins to a few hours after injury. Usually TBI and other multiple injuries
associated with significant blood loss.
Third peak trauma time frame. - Correct Answer-Occurs days to weeks after the acute
injury and usually is the result of sepsis and multiple organ failure.
Trauma - Correct Answer-Leading cause of death for all age groups under 44.
How many trauma time frames are there? - Correct Answer-3...first peak, second peak
and third peak.
Trauma in kids - Correct Answer-Leading cause of death in children.
First Peak Trauma time frame - Correct Answer-Represents 50% of total patient
mortality and includes those who die instantaneously or in the first few minutes after
injury.
Brain stem injury, high spinal cord and lacerations of the heart, aorta or other large
blood vessels.
Second Peak Trauma time frame - Correct Answer-Represents 30% of fatalities and
occurs within mins to a few hours after injury. Usually TBI and other multiple injuries
associated with significant blood loss.
Third peak trauma time frame. - Correct Answer-Occurs days to weeks after the acute
injury and usually is the result of sepsis and multiple organ failure.
Trauma - Correct Answer-Leading cause of death for all age groups under 44.
