Trauma Arrest

Question 1

What kind of trauma patient has a higher percentage of surviving a trauma arrest?

Answer 1

Penetrating trauma arrest patient have a higher chance of survival

Question 2

When is resuscitation withheld? 3 things

Answer 2

1. No pulse
2. No breathing
3. No cardiac activity

Question 3

What’s are the 5 H’s

Answer 3

1. Hypoxia
2. Hydrogen ions
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypovolemia
5. Hypothermia

Question 4

What are the 2 T’s

Answer 4

1. Tamponade
2. Tension pneumothorax