Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS Primary and Secondary Survey Study Guide Trauma Assessment Algorithms 2025/ 2026

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Advanced Trauma
Life Support
(ATLS) – Primary &
Secondary Survey
Study Guide




Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Advanced
– Primary
Trauma& Life
Secondary
SupportSurvey
Advanced
(ATLS)Study
–
Trauma
Primary
Guide.pdf
Life
& Secondary
Support (ATLS)
Survey
–Study
Primary
Guide
& Secondary Survey Study Guide.pdf

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What is the leading cause of death in US for ages 1-44yrs? Unintentional injury


What are the 3 main ATLS concepts? Treat the greatest threat to life first
Never allow the lack of definitive diagnosis to impede the application of an
indicated treatment
A detailed history is not essential to begin the evaluation of a patient with acute
injuries


What is triage? the sorting of patients according to the urgency of their need for care and the
resources available


What does "in the field" triage prioritize? Emphasis on airway maintenance, control of external bleeding/shock,
immobilization of patient, and immediate transport


Goal is to minimize scene time and obtain pertinent history


What is the hospital phase of ATLS? Resuscitation, functioning airway equipment, warmed IV fluids, protocols for labs
and radiology, transfer agreements with verified trauma centers,


Minimum protection - mask, eye protection, waterproof gown, gloves




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