Sudden Death Trauma Scenarios
The Cases:
Ambulance Message / Handover: M=mechanism, I=injury, S=signs & T=treatment
Medical Assessment: A=airway, B=breathing, C=circulation, D=neurological defecit
28 year old Abdominal Stabbing
- M - Penetrating abdominal Injury
- I - Paraumbilical Stab
- S - RR 32/m, P 126/m, BP 90
- T - O2, IV Cannula, 500ml Haemaccel
Everybody wants to know the game plan - so what is it?
| The Options |
| Plan A |
Plan B |
Plan C |
- Obtain 0+ Blood
- Set-up Level 1 (Rapid Infusion Device)
- Notify the OR / Senior Surgeon
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- Obtain 0+ Blood
- Set-up Level 1 (Rapid Infusion Device)
- Prepare for Chest Drain Insertion
- Set up for ED Thoracotomy / Ao Cross Clamp
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- Obtain 0+ Blood
- Set-up Level 1 (Rapid Infusion Device)
- Prepare for Chest Drain Insertion
- Prepare for Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
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| (Select your plan) |
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