Atls (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Teaching Protocol

Inhospital Phase ATLS

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  PREPARATION
  

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  Resuscitation area
  
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  Proper airway equipment
  
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  Warmed IV crystalline solutions
  
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  Monitoring capabilities
  
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  Summon extra medical assistance
  
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  Prompt response by lab and radiology personnel
  
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  Transfer route
  
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  Periodic review
  
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  Standard precautions
  

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  TRIAGE
  

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  Based on the ABCDE priority
  

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  PRIMARY SURVEY
  

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  Airway with Cervical spine protection
  
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  Breathing and ventilation
  
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  Circulation with hemorrhage control
  
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  Disability: Neurologic status
  
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  Exposure/ Environmental control
  

Airway Maintenance with Cervical Spine Protection

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  Q : What are the problems that lead to airway compromise ?
  
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  Q : What are the indications for definite airway ?
  

Indications For Definite Airway

Need for Airway Protection