Abdominal Trauma Flashcards
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Abdominal Trauma Management
▪ Assess and treat for shock.
▪ Do not perform a pelvic rock. Assess the pelvis by applying gentle pressure anterior to posterior and from the sides to identify crepitus or instability. Do not repeat.
▪ Stabilize pelvis by T-POD, sheet wrapped around pelvic girdle or internal feet rotation, if possible.
▪ A scoop stretcher should be used whenever possible to move patients with suspected pelvic fracture. Remove the scoop once the patient is placed on the
stretcher
▪ Splint in position of comfort with pillow and blankets.
▪ Consider Pain Management Protocol
PENETRATING JUNCTIONAL TRAUMA
If clotting agent is available, severe junctional hemorrhage (e.g., neck, axillary, thoracic, abdominal, pelvis and groin) that is not able to be easily controlled using direct pressure shall be controlled using clotting
agent or XSTAT
