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References

by | Sep 1, 2024

1 Brouwers MC, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, et al. AGREE II: advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in health care. Cmaj. 2010;182(18):E839-42. 2 Brown K, Cameron ID, Keay L, Coxon K, Ivers R. Functioning and health-related...

Transfer and Retrieval

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It is important to note that an exhaustive clinical workup and intervention is not always necessary or appropriate prior to transfer. Stabilisation and ensuring life-threatening problems are addressed, as well as taking measures to prevent deterioration en route, are...

Early Management

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Determining the events surrounding the trauma and whether it was related to a neurologic or cardiac event is crucial to help guide management. Diagnostic imaging Chest and pelvic x-rays may be performed as part of the early assessment of a major trauma patient, where...

Limitation of Treatment Orders

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Admission to hospital is usually necessary even with apparently minor injuries. Trauma may have various triggers, such as cardiac syncope, myocardial infarction or infection. Therefore, even in the absence of major injury, admission to hospital would be appropriate to...