Flashcards in Trauma in ICU Deck (9)
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Trauma rarely occurs in _____: type and amount of force required often results in ______ injuries, leading to a variety of treatments
isolation; multiple
2
Primary survey consists of?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability (LOC)
Exposure
3
______ ____ = performed once the pt has been resuscitated and is stabilized. it involves a more thorough head to toe exam; aim is to detect other significant but not immediately life-threatening injuries
secondary survey
4
Pts with head injuries might present with altered _____ _____ ; maintaining normal
___ is important for future recovery
muscle tone; ROM
5
For SCI, follow full spinal precautions before cleared (T/F)
TRUE
6
Flail chest - at least __ #'s in at least __ ribs
2;2
7
3 possibles CI's/precautions for pelvic #'s?
1. WB orders
2. hip flexion restriction
3. turning restriction
8
Always aim for most _____ and least _____ rx
effective; risky
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