multiply injured patient

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death in the first 4 decades of life

Answer 1

trauma

Question 2

What is the first survey done in trauma assessment

Answer 2

ATLS - advanced traumatic life support :
ABCDE- airway, breathing, circulation, disability, expose and environment - D and E are part of the second survey

Question 3

What is the second surver done in trauma assessment and when is it done

Answer 3

identification of all the injuries and a more detailed history - done when the patient is stable