Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS 10th Edition Combined Study Guide Primary Survey Algorithms 2025/ 2026

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MIST Pneumonic [10.1] Mechanism (and time) of Injury
Injuries found and suspected
Symptoms and signs
Treatment Initiated


Primary Survey (ABCDE) [10.1] A-airway/cervical spine,
B-breathing,
c-circulation with hemorrhage control
d-disability (assess Neuro status)
e-exposure/environmental control


DOPE [Ultimate ATLS Prep] Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient
Dislodgement
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment Failure


Shock index calculation [Ultimate ATLS Prep] HR/SBP


Normal = 0.5=0.7
Volume Loss = >0.9



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AMPLE [10.1] (Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses/Pregnancy, Last Meal, Events/Environment
related to injury)


Definitive airway definition Tube placed in trachea with cuff inflated below vocal cords, tube connected to a
form of oxygen enriched assisted ventilation and the airway secured in place with
an appropriate stabilizing method.


[10.2, pg24]


Laryngeal Trauma Triad of Signs Hoarseness (dysphonia)
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Palpable fracture


Tx: flexible endoscopic intubation
Dx : CT scan


[10.2, pg25]




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"abdominal breathing" or "diaphragmatic breathing" could Injury to below C3.
be caused by
These maintain diaphragmatic function, but lose intercostal and abdominal muscle
contribution to respiration.
These patients display a seesaw pattern of breathing.


[10.2, pg26]


LEMON pneumonic Assessment for Difficult Intubation


Look Externally - small mouth, overbite, facial trauma
Evaluate the 3-3-2 Rule - evaluates alignment of pharyngeal, laryngeal, and oral
aes. 3FB between teeth, 3FB between hyoid bone and chin(tip of mentum), 2FB
between throid notch and floor of mouth.
Mallampati (PUSH)
Opstruction
Neck mobility


[10.2, pg28]




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