. Definitive control of the airway is achieved by : Endotracheal
intubation
2. How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?: crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees
F and warmed treatment area
3. What does definitive hemorrha
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. Definitive control of the airway is achieved by : Endotracheal
intubation
2. How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?: crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees
F and warmed treatment area
3. What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3): 1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
4. What are rates of fluid administration measured by?: Size and length of
catheter
5. Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask: 11 L/min
6. MCC of shock in trauma pt: Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
7. Describe the 3 for 1 rule: Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid
solution
8. What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased
perfusion?: Metabolic acidosis
9. In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption: Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
10. What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma?: CT
11. What can FAST rapidly diagnose?: Abdominal hemorrhage
12. When is a laparotomy indicated?: Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal
bleeding or peritonitis
13. What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe?: The relationship between
IC volume and pressure
14. Normal resting ICP: 10 mm Hg
15. How do you reduce elevated ICP?: Mannitol in a 20% solution
16. How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability?: Inter-
nal traction and external counter-pressure
17. How do you initially manage major arterial injury?: Direct pressure and fluid
resuscitation
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