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1
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What considerations must the EMT weigh when considering whether to perform an intervention at the scene?

A

Life treats related to ABCs of primary assessment must be taken immediately. Such interventions may be open airway, support ventilation, control bleeding. In addition C-spine

2
Q

What are the interventions the should generally be performed for a critical trauma patient at the scene?

A

Suction airway, insert oro naro pharyngeal, restore patient airway by sealing a sucking chest wound, ventilate with a BVM, administer O2, control bleeding, cspine

3
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When might it be appropriate for EMTs to bypass a closer hospital for a drama center?

A

Based on local, state, and regional protocols. Specialized traumas are best.

4
Q

When might it be appropriate not to apply a traction splint in the field to an obviously fractured femur?

A

If the patient does not have a patent airway or needs ventilation. life threats first. if the traction splint will delay transport

5
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Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for Geriatric patient

A

they tend to not compensate for shock very well

6
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Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for Penetrating abdominal trauma patients

A

considered a surgical emergency and should be prioritized higher.

7
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Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority who are on anticoagulants

A

because his blood meds will be diminished

8
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Explain why trauma triage guidelines place them at a higher priority for have an amputated hand

A

they require prompt surgical intervention in order to realize the best chance for recovery of the reattached limb.