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References

by | Aug 25, 2024

1 Brouwers M, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, Fervers B, Graham ID, Grimshaw J, Hanna S, Littlejohns P, Makarski J, Zitzelsberger L for the AGREE Next Steps Consortium. AGREE II: Advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in...

Retrieval and Transfer

by | Aug 25, 2024

Transfer and retrieval response will be managed according to patient need following clinical consultation with ARV, the MTS and the referring facility. The following presentations should be consulted for early transfer to a MTS: All penetrating abdominal injuries....

Early Management

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Haemostatic resuscitation Early administration of blood products in haemorrhagic shock is advised in order to reduce the lethal triad of coagulation, acidosis, and hypothermia. Administration of packed red blood cells (PRBC) is advised if available. If greater than...

Planning and Communication

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For a trauma team to run effectively there must be an identifiable leader who will direct the resuscitation, assess the priorities and make critical decisions.13 Good communication between the trauma team members is vital, as is ensuring that local senior staff are...

Secondary Survey

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The secondary survey is performed once the patient has been resuscitated and stabilized. It involves a more thorough head-to-toe examination, and the aim is to detect other significant but not immediately life-threatening injuries that were not detected or managed...