Mini Symposium: The Multiply Injured Patient

Question 1

What is the importance of trauma throughout the first 4 decades of life?

Answer 1

Trauma is the leading cause of death throughout the first 4 decades of life

Question 2

What are the initial 2 phases of the ATLS mechanism used in trauma management?

Answer 2

Primary survey:

1) ABCD approach

A - Airway with Cervical spine control

B - Breathing with Oxygen

C - Circulation with Haemorrhage control

D - Disability

E - Exposure & Environment

2) C-ABCD approach

Catastrophic Haemorrhage control

Question 3

Summarise the primary and secondary assessment methods for a trauma patient?

Answer 3

Primary Assessment:

ABC - Detects and treats immediate threats to life

Secondary Assessment:

Identification of all injuries and more detailed history