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Emergency Care 13th Edition Chapter 30:Multisystem Trauma Flashcards

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5731174119Multiple traumaMore than one Serious injury0
5731174120Multi-system traumaOne or more injuries that affect more than one body system1
5731174121Three main factors taking into consideration for trauma triage and transport to Trauma CentersPhysiological determinants, anatomic criteria, and mechanism of injury.2
5731174122CDC trauma triage guidelines: physiological criteriaGlasgow Coma Scale greater than 14. Systolic blood pressure is greater than 90. Respiratory rate greater less than 10 or greater than 29.3
5731174123Specific injuries that require prompt surgical intervention for the patient to recover to the fullest extent possibleMultiple musculoskeletal injuries Kama amputations, and severely mangled extremities. Pelvic injuries associated with a significant internal bleeding.4
5731174124The revised trauma score evaluates what three characteristics of the patient's condition?The Glasgow Coma Scale , systolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate.5
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