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Predominant cause of preventable deaths after injury Hemorrhage
Causes of shock 1) Tension pneumothorax
2) Hypotension following injury due to blood loss
Sigs of hypovolemia -Ashen, gray facial skin and pale extremities
-Rapid, thready pulse
-Altered LOC (impaired cerebral perfusion)
Most common origin of shock associated with injury Hypovolemic shock
Treatment of hypovolemic shock 1) Warmed IV fluid therapy with crystalloids (37-40C or 98.6-104F) with bolus of
1L of isotonic solution
2) Blood transfusion
The ________ score of the GCS correlates with outcome. Motor
Until proven otherwise, alway presume that changes in central nervous system injury
level of consciousness are a result of....
, Optimal temperature for warmed crystalloid IV fluids 39C or 102.2F
Physiologic parameters that reflect adequacy of Pulse rate, BP, pulse pressure, ventilatory rate, ABG levels, body temperature
resuscitation and urinary output
Capnography Confirm intubation of the airway (NOT the proper placement of tube)
Measures concentration of CO2 in expired air over time
Provides insight into patient's ventilation, circulation and metabolism
ABG levels that indicate shock Low pH and base excess levels
Urethral injury PE findings: presence of blood at urethral meatus or perineal ecchymosis
Transurethral bladder catheterization is CI
Perform retrograde urethrogram to confirm urethral integrity before the
catheter is inserted
Findings of cardiac tamponade Distant heart sounds
Decreased pulse pressure
Distended neck veins
Hyperresonance to percussion
Auscultation of chest for pneumothorax vs. hemothorax Pneumothorax: high on anterior chest wall
Hemothorax: at posterior bases
Signs of a pelvic fracture Ecchymosis over iliac wings, pubis, labia or scrotum
Pain on palpation of pelvic ring
Injuries with a high risk of development of compartment Long bone fractures
syndrome Crush injuries
Prolonged ischemia
Circumferential thermal injuries
Produces joint instability Ligament ruptures
Interferes with active motion of affected structures Muscle tendon unit injuries
Triad for laryngeal fractures Hoarseness
Subcutaneous emphysema
Palpable fracture
Most common cause of shock in a trauma patient Hemorrhage
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Predominant cause of preventable deaths after injury Hemorrhage
Causes of shock 1) Tension pneumothorax
2) Hypotension following injury due to blood loss
Sigs of hypovolemia -Ashen, gray facial skin and pale extremities
-Rapid, thready pulse
-Altered LOC (impaired cerebral perfusion)
Most common origin of shock associated with injury Hypovolemic shock
Treatment of hypovolemic shock 1) Warmed IV fluid therapy with crystalloids (37-40C or 98.6-104F) with bolus of
1L of isotonic solution
2) Blood transfusion
The ________ score of the GCS correlates with outcome. Motor
Until proven otherwise, alway presume that changes in central nervous system injury
level of consciousness are a result of....
, Optimal temperature for warmed crystalloid IV fluids 39C or 102.2F
Physiologic parameters that reflect adequacy of Pulse rate, BP, pulse pressure, ventilatory rate, ABG levels, body temperature
resuscitation and urinary output
Capnography Confirm intubation of the airway (NOT the proper placement of tube)
Measures concentration of CO2 in expired air over time
Provides insight into patient's ventilation, circulation and metabolism
ABG levels that indicate shock Low pH and base excess levels
Urethral injury PE findings: presence of blood at urethral meatus or perineal ecchymosis
Transurethral bladder catheterization is CI
Perform retrograde urethrogram to confirm urethral integrity before the
catheter is inserted
Findings of cardiac tamponade Distant heart sounds
Decreased pulse pressure
Distended neck veins
Hyperresonance to percussion
Auscultation of chest for pneumothorax vs. hemothorax Pneumothorax: high on anterior chest wall
Hemothorax: at posterior bases
Signs of a pelvic fracture Ecchymosis over iliac wings, pubis, labia or scrotum
Pain on palpation of pelvic ring
Injuries with a high risk of development of compartment Long bone fractures
syndrome Crush injuries
Prolonged ischemia
Circumferential thermal injuries
Produces joint instability Ligament ruptures
Interferes with active motion of affected structures Muscle tendon unit injuries
Triad for laryngeal fractures Hoarseness
Subcutaneous emphysema
Palpable fracture
Most common cause of shock in a trauma patient Hemorrhage
