Trauma Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sequence in a Trauma Assessment?
A
- PENMAN
- GI LOC CC LT ABCT
- VITALS
- SAMPLE
- Secondary Assessment
- Reassessment
2
Q
DCAP BTLS
A
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Puncture/Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
3
Q
TICS
A
Tenderness
Instibility
Crepitus
Subcutaneous Emphysema
4
Q
Head
A
- Eyes - Racoon Eyes, Pearl, Tracking
- Ears - Battle Signs, CSF Leakage, Bruising
- Nose - CSF Leakage, Burns
- Mouth - Clear Airway, Fluids
5
Q
Neck
A
- Checking for Trachea Deviation
- Checking for JVD
- Checking for back of neck for step off
- Consider using C-Collar
6
Q
Chest
A
- Check for symmetry
- Palpate
- Auscoulate for breath sounds
- Check for Barrell Shaped Chest (Signs of COPD)
7
Q
DR GERM
A
Distention
Rigidity
Gaurading
Eccymosis
Reffered Pain
Masses
8
Q
Abdomen
A
- DR GERM
- Palpate furthest from pain
9
Q
Pelvis
A
- Check for symmetry
- Check for Creptitus
- Priaprism (Spine Injury)
- Check Motion
10
Q
Lower Extremities
A
- Palpate
- Check CMS
11
Q
Upper Extremities
A
- Palpate
- Check CMS
12
Q
After Upper Extremeties
A
- C Collar & CMS
- Log roll with 3 man team on head count
- Check spine for bruising and misalignment
- Check for Step Offs
- Slide board in at 45 degree angle
- Slide patient on board with Z motion
- Chest, Head, Lower
- CMS
