ABCDE toronto notes Flashcards

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Approach to the Critically Ill Patient

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  1. Rapid Primary Survey (RPS)
  2. Resuscitation (often concurrent with
    RPS)
  3. Detailed Secondary Survey
  4. Definitive Care
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Signs of Airway Obstruction

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  • Agitation, confusion, “universal
    choking sign”
  • Respiratory distress
  • Failure to speak, dysphonia, stridor
  • Cyanosis
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ABCDE : que veut dire A

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Airway maintenance with C-spine control

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ABCDE : que veut dire B

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Breathing and ventilation

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ABCDE : que veut dire C

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Circulation (pulses, hemorrhage control)

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ABCDE : que veut dire D

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Disability (neurological status)

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ABCDE : que veut dire E

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Exposure (complete) and Environment (temperature control)

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ABCDE : particularités E

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■ continually reassessed during secondary survey
■ changes in hemodynamic and/or neurological status necessitates a return to the primary survey beginning with airway assessment

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  • addressing the “ABCs” is the hallmark of the emergency department
    ■ in the setting of cardiac arrest, the approach changes to the …
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“CABs”: chest compressions, airway, and breathing

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A. AIRWAY : first priority is to …

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secure airway

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A. AIRWAY : assume what

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assume a cervical injury in every trauma patient and immobilize with collar

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A. AIRWAY : assess

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ability to breathe and speak

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A. AIRWAY : can change rapidly, therefore …

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reassess frequently

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A. AIRWAY : assess for …

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facial fractures/edema/burns (impending airway collapse)

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Airway Management

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anatomic optimization to allow for oxygenation and ventilation

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Airway Management : 3 étapes

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  1. Basic Airway Management
  2. Temporizing Measures
  3. Definitive Airway Management
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Airway Management : Basic Airway Management -> protect

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C-spine

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Airway Management : Basic Airway Management -> quoi faire pour ouvrir la mâchoire

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chin lift (if C-spine injury not suspected) or jaw thrust

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Airway Management : Basic Airway Management -> étape en lien avec la bouche

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sweep and suction to clear mouth of foreign material

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Airway Management : Temporizing Measures -> airway if gag reflex present and conscious

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nasopharyngeal airway

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Airway Management : Temporizing Measures -> airway if gag reflex absent et unconscious

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oropharyngeal airway

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Airway Management : Temporizing Measures -> devices

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“rescue” airway devices (e.g. laryngeal mask airway, Combitube®)

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Airway Management : Temporizing Measures -> last resort

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transtracheal jet ventilation through cricothyroid membrane

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Airway Management : Definitive Airway Management -> 3 options

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  • ETT (endotracheal tube) intubation with in-line stabilization of C-spine
  • surgical airway
  • cricothyroidotomy
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Airway Management : Definitive Airway Management -> ETT intubation with in-line stabilization of C-spine (2 options)
■ **orotracheal** ± RSI (rapid sequence induction) preferred ■ **nasotracheal** may be better tolerated in conscious patient
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Medications that can be Delivered via ETT (5)
NAVEL Naloxone (Narcan®) Atropine Ventolin® (salbutamol) Epinephrine Lidocaine
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Indications for Intubation (4 P’s)
* Patent airway * Protects against aspiration (e.g. decreasing GCS < 8) * Positive pressure ventilation * Pulmonary toilet (suction)
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Contraindications to Intubation
supraglottic/glottic pathology that would preclude successful intubation
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Trauma requiring intubation : quoi regarder
* no immediate need * immediate need
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ quoi faire
C-spine x-ray
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ c-spine x-ray ➙ quoi regarder
c-spine x-ray positive ou negative
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ c-spine x-ray ➙ positive ➙ quoi regarder
fiberoptic ETT or nasal ETT or RSI
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ c-spine x-ray ➙ positive ➙ fiberoptic ETT or nasal ETT or RSI ➙ quoi faire si unable
rescue devices or cricothyroidotomy
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ c-spine x-ray ➙ negative ➙ quoi faire si negative
oral ETT (± RSI)
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Trauma requiring intubation : no immediate need ➙ c-spine x-ray ➙ negative ➙ oral ETT (± RSI) ➙ quoi faire si unable
rescue devices or cricothyroidotomy
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ quoi regarder
apneic or breathing
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ apneic ➙ quoi faire
oral ETT
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ apneic ➙ oral ETT ➙ quoi faire si unable
rescue devices or cricothyroidotomy
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ breathing ➙ quoi regarder
yes or no
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ breathing ➙ yes ➙ quoi faire
oral ETT (no RSI)
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ breathing ➙ no ➙ quoi faire
nasal ETT or oral ETT (± RSI)
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Trauma requiring intubation : immediate need ➙ breathing ➙ no ➙ nasal ETT or oral ETT (± RSI) ➙ quoi faire si unable
rescue devices or cricothyroidotomy
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B. BREATHING : Breathing Assessment
quantitative measures of respiratory function: rate, oximetry, ABG, A-a gradient
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B. BREATHING : Breathing Assessment -> 3 étapes
* look * listen * feel
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B. BREATHING : Breathing Assessment -> look
**mental status** (anxiety, agitation, decreased LOC), **chest movement** (bilateral vs. asymmetrical), **respiratory rate/effort**, nasal flaring, increased work of breathing
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B. BREATHING : Breathing Assessment -> listen
auscultate for **signs of obstruction** (e.g. stridor), breath sounds, symmetry of air entry, **air escaping**
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B. BREATHING : Breathing Assessment -> feel
tracheal shift, chest wall for **crepitus** (e.g. subcutaneous emphysema, rib fracture), flail segments, sucking chest wounds
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B. BREATHING : Management of Breathing -> nommer 5 méthodes pour administrer O2
* nasal prongs * face mask * non-rebreather * high-flow nasal cannula * CPAP/BiPAP
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B. BREATHING : Management of Breathing -> classer les méthodes d'administration d'O2
nasal prongs → simple face mask → non-rebreather mask → high-flow nasal cannula → CPAP/BiPAP (in order of increasing FiO2)
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B. BREATHING : Management of Breathing -> qu'est-ce qui permet de supplémenter la ventilation inadéquate
Bag-Valve mask and CPAP
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C. CIRCULATION : definition of shock
inadequate organ and tissue perfusion with oxygenated blood (brain, kidney, extremities)
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C. CIRCULATION : Shock in a trauma patient is ____ until proven otherwise
hemorrhagic
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C. CIRCULATION : major types of shock
* hypovolemic * cardiogenic * distributive * obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Hemorrhage (external and internal)
hypovolemic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> severe burns
hypovolemic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> high ouput fistulas
hypovolemic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> dehydration (diarrhea, DKA)
hypovolemic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> myocardial ischaemia
cardiogenic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Dysrhythmias
cardiogenic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> CHF
cardiogenic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Cardiomyopathies
cardiogenic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Cardiac valve problems
cardiogenic
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> septic
distributive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> anaphylactic
distributive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> neurogenic (spinal cord injury)
distributive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Cardiac tamponade
obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> Tension pneumothorax
obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> PE
obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> aortic stenosis
obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : dire c'est associé à quel type de choc -> constrictive pericarditis
obstructive
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C. CIRCULATION : clinical evaluation -> early
tachypnea, tachycardia, narrow pulse pressure, **reduced capillary refill**, **cool extremities**, and reduced central venous pressure
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C. CIRCULATION : clinical evaluation -> late
hypotension, altered mental status, reduced urine output
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> blood loss et % blood volume classe 1
< 750 cc < 15%
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> blood loss et % blood volume classe 2
750-1500 cc 15-30%
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> blood loss et % blood volume classe 3
1500 cc - 2000 cc 30-40%
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> blood loss et % blood volume classe 4
> 2000 cc > 40%
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> à partir de quand la TA diminue
classe 3 et 4
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> à partir de quand le refill capillaire est allongé
classe 2
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> fluid replacement classe 1
crystalloid
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> fluid replacement classe 2
crystalloid
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> fluid replacement classe 3
crystalloid + blood
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C. CIRCULATION : Estimation of Degree of Hemorrhagic Shock -> fluid replacement classe 4
crystalloid + blood
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Causes of Shock
SHOCKED **S**eptic, **s**pinal/neurogenic **H**emorrhagic **O**bstructive (e.g. tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, PE) **C**ardiogenic (e.g. blunt myocardial injury, dysrhythmia, MI) anaphylacti**K** **E**ndocrine (e.g. Addison’s, myxedema, coma) **D**rugs
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Management of Hemorrhagic Shock
* **clear airway** and **assess breathing** either first or simultaneously * **apply direct pressure** on external wounds while elevating extremities. Do not remove impaled objects in the emergency room setting as they may tamponade bleeds
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Management of Hemorrhagic Shock : fluides IV
* start two large bore (14-16G) IVs in the brachial/cephalic vein of each arm * run 1-2 L bolus of IV Normal Saline/Ringer’s Lactate (warmed, if possible)
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Management of Hemorrhagic Shock : if continual bleeding or no response to crystalloids, consider ...
pRBC transfusion, ideally crossmatched
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Management of Hemorrhagic Shock : consider pRBC transfusion, ideally crossmatched. If crossmatched blood is unavailable, consider ...
O- for women of childbearing age and O+ for men
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Management of Hemorrhagic Shock : use what in early bleeding
Use FFP, platelets or tranexamic acid
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décrire règle 3:1 pour fluides IV
Since only 30% of infused isotonic crystalloids remains in intravascular space, you must give 3x estimated blood loss
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5 common sites of bleeding
* External (e.g. scalp) * Chest * Abdomen (peritoneum, retroperitoneum) * Pelvis * Long bones
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D. DISABILITY : assess ...
LOC using GCS
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D. DISABILITY : quoi regarder
pupils ■ assess equality, size, symmetry, reactivity to light
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D. DISABILITY : unequal or sluggish suggests ...
local eye problem or lateralizing CNS lesion
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D. DISABILITY : non-reactive pupils + decreased LOC =
structural cause (especially if asymmetric)
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D. DISABILITY : Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is for use in ...
trauma patients with decreased LOC; good indicator of severity of injury and neurosurgical prognosis
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D. DISABILITY : Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is most useful if
repeated change in GCS with time is more relevant than the absolute number
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D. DISABILITY : Glasgow coma scale (GCS) less meaningful for
metabolic coma
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D. DISABILITY : patient with deteriorating GCS needs ...
immediate attention
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D. DISABILITY : Glasgow Coma Scale -> prognosis based on ...
best post-resuscitation GCS
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D. DISABILITY : if patient intubated, GCS score reported out of
10 + T (T = tubed, i.e. no verbal component)
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D. DISABILITY : GCS -> mild injury
13-15
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D. DISABILITY : GCS -> moderate injury
9-12
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D. DISABILITY : GCS -> severe injury
<=8
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Unilateral, Dilated, Non-Reactive Pupil, Think ...
* Focal mass lesion * Epidural hematoma * Subdural hematoma
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E. EXPOSURE/ENVIRONMENT
* **expose patient completely** and assess **entire body** for injury; log roll to examine back * **Digital rectal exam** for trauma patients * keep patient **warm** with a blanket ± radiant heaters; avoid hypothermia * **warm IV fluids/blood** * keep providers safe (contamination, combative patient)
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Resuscitation : done concurrently with
primary survey
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Resuscitation : attend to
ABCs
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Resuscitation : manage
manage life-threatening problems as they are identified
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Resuscitation : vital signs q
q5-15 min
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Resuscitation : quels paramètres regarder
ECG, BP, and O2 monitors
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Resuscitation : quoi installer
Foley catheter and NG tube if indicated
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Resuscitation : tests and investigations
CBC, electrolytes, BUN, Cr, glucose, amylase, INR/PTT, β-hCG, toxicology screen, cross and type
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Resuscitation : CPR -> airway
Head tilt-chin lift; ; jaw thrust without head extension if concern for spinal injury
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Resuscitation : CPR -> breaths
2 breaths at 1 s/breath – stop once see chest rise
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression landmarks
In the centre of the chest, lower half of the sternum < 1 yr : just below nipple lines
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression method for adults
push hard and fast, and allow for complete recoil 2 hands : heel of 1 hand with heel of second hand on top
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression method for children
2 hands : heel of 1 hand with second on top, or 1 hand : heel of 1 hand only
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression method for < 1 year
2 fingers or thumbs
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression depth
adults : 2-2.4 inches children : About ¹/3 to ¹/2 the depth of the chest
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression rate
100-120/min with complete chest wall recoil between compressions
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression-ventilation ratio
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
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Resuscitation : CPR -> compression -> compression-only CPR
**Hands-only CPR** is preferred if the bystander is not trained or does not feel confident in their ability to provide conventional CPR or if the bystander is trained but chooses to use compressions only
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Resuscitation : CPR -> defibrillation
**Immediate defibrillation** for all rescuers responding to a sudden witnessed collapse **Compressions (5 cycles/2 min) before AED is considered if unwitnessed arrest** Manual defibrillators are preferred for children and infants but can use adult dose AED if a manual defibrillator is not available
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Secondary Survey
done after primary survey once patient is hemodynamically and neurologically stabilized
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Secondary Survey : identifies
major injuries or areas of concern
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Secondary Survey : quoi faire
full physical exam and x-rays (C-spine, chest, and pelvis – required in blunt trauma, consider T-spine and L-spine if indicated)
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Secondary Survey : history
SAMPLE Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events related to injury
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Secondary Survey : four areas of a FAST
1. Subxiphoid Pericardial Window 2. Perisplenic 3. Hepatorenal (Morrison’s Pouch) 4. Pelvic/Retrovesical (Pouch of Douglas)
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Secondary Survey : physical exam
* head and neck * chest * abdomen * musculoskeletal * neurological
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> head and neck
palpation of facial bones, scalp
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> chest
* inspect for **midline trachea** and flail segment: **≥2 rib fractures in ≥2 places**; if present look for associated **hemothorax**, **pneumothorax**, and **contusions** * **auscultate lung** fields * **palpate** for subcutaneous emphysema
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> abdomen
* assess for **peritonitis**, abdominal **distention,** and evidence of **intra-abdominal bleeding** * **DRE** for GI bleed, high-riding prostate, and anal tone
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> musculoskeletal
* examine **all extremities** for swelling, deformity, contusions, tenderness, ROM * check for **pulses** (using Doppler probe) and **sensation** in all injured limbs * log roll and palpate **thoracic and lumbar spines** * palpate iliac crests and pubic symphysis and assess **pelvic stability** (lateral, AP, vertical)
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> neurological
* GCS * full cranial nerve exam * assess spinal cord integrity
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> neurological -> alterations of rate and rhythm of breathing are signs of
structural or metabolic abnormalities with progressive deterioration in breathing indicating a failing CNS
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> neurological -> conscious patient
assess distal sensation and motor function
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Secondary Survey : physical exam -> neurological -> unconscious patient
response to painful or noxious stimulus applied to extremities
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Signs of Increased ICP (7)
* Deteriorating **LOC** (hallmark) * Deteriorating **respiratory pattern** * **Cushing reflex** (high BP, low HR, irregular respirations) * **Lateralizing CNS signs** (e.g. cranial nerve palsies, hemiparesis) * **Seizures** * **Papilledema** (occurs late) * **N/V and headache**
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what is the best imaging modality for intracranial injury
non-contrast head CT
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secondary survey : initial imaging
* non-contrast CT head/face/C-spine (rule out fractures and bleeds) * CXR * FAST or CT abdomen/pelvis (if stable) * pelvis x-ray