Trauma

Question 1

ATOM FC is a mnemonic for immediate life threats the chest in a trauma case. Which of the following is included in the mnemonic?

a) Airway burns
b) Obstructed airway
c) Mediastinal penetration
d) Fractured Larynx
e) Cardiac Tamponade

Answer 1

ATOM FC
Airway obstruction
Tension Pneumothorax
Open Pneumothorax
Massive Haemothorax
Flail Chest
Cardiac tamponade