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Trauma 2004; 7 (2)

Initial approach of the multiple injured patient

Illescas FGJ

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 65-70
PDF size: 67.57 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The basis of a standardized evaluation of the multiple injured patient are presented, with special regard to prehospital care, though valid in an emergency room at a first or second level hospital. The main aspects to evaluate airway, breathing, circulation, neurological deficit and exposure are identified, in order to render the connection between prehospital personnel and trauma-shock staff adequate. Finally, transport criteria that allow continuation of initial care are commented, so as to have the opportunity of offering the patient a better prognosis.


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