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CRACKCast E224 - Multiple Trauma

04.07.2021 - By The CanadiEM.org TeamPlay

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Core Questions What are the injuries for the following blunt trauma mechanisms: Head-on collision Rear end collision Lateral (T-bone) collision Rollover Ejected from vehicle Windshield damage Steering wheel damage Dashboard involvement or damage Restraint or seat belt use Air bag deployment Low-speed pedestrian versus automobile High-speed pedestrian versus automobile Bicycle versus automobile Non-automobile-related Vertical impact falls Horizontal impact falls Outline an approach to the primary survey for the trauma patient. Describe the elements of the eFAST exam. Outline an approach to the secondary survey in the trauma patient. Detail relevant ancillary laboratory tests to order in the trauma patient. Canadian CT Head Rule Canadian C-Spine Rule NEXUS C-Spine Rule NEXUS Chest Rule List the components of the following imaging decision-making tool What are the indications for a CT abdomen/pelvis in the trauma patient? Wisecracks What are the mechanisms of injury for the following weapons: Knives Handgun rounds Shotgun rounds Rifle rounds What is the LD50 in feet for falls from a given height? What is permissive hypotension and what evidence does it have? 

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