12.15.2021 - By Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MD
ATLS – Advanced Traumatic Life Support
Primary Survey
* Airway* Breathing* Circulation* Disability* Exposure
Secondary Survey
* Head to Toe Examination* Look for injury patterns and important injuries, such as* Battle Sign (post auricular ecchymosis)* Raccoon Eyes (infraorbital ecchymosis)* Hemotympanum* Nasal Septal Hematoma* Urethral Injuries* Circumferential Burns* Obtain a basic medical history* Obtain XRs, FAST exam, CT scans
Tertiary Survey
* Repeat the examination portion of the secondary survey to ensure no minor injuries were missed
Further Reading:
Unbound Medicine – ATLS Outline