Trauma Surgery Essentials

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Algorithm: Selection of vasopressors in the management of shock Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Vasopressor Agents Selection of Vasopressors in Shock ■ Septic/vasodilatory shock ■ First choice ■ Norepinephrine ■ Additional choices ■ Epinephrine may be added to or…

Must-Know Essentials: Injury Severity Scores for Trauma Assessment Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) ■ An anatomical scoring system ■ Each injury is ranked on a scale of 1 to 6 based on the severity of the injury. AIS Score Injury severity…

Algorithm: Evaluation of pregnant trauma patients Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Evaluation of Pregnant Trauma Patients Trauma Basics ■ Trauma involves approximately 6%–7% of all pregnancies. ■ Trauma results in maternal and fetal injuries. ■ Causes ■ Motor vehicle…

Algorithm: Pediatric trauma initial evaluation & resuscitation Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Pediatric Trauma Evaluation and Management Anatomical and Physiological Factors in Pediatric Trauma ■ Trauma is the leading cause of death among children >1 years of age. ■…

Algorithm: Evaluation and management of extremity fracture emergencies Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Emergencies in Extremity Injuries Potentially Life-threatening Injuries ■ Major arterial hemorrhage ■ Crush injury (rhabdomyolysis) ■ Fat embolism Potentially Limb-threatening Injuries ■ Open-fracture and joint injury…

Algorithm: Evaluation and management of pelvic fractures Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Classification of Pelvic Fractures Isolated Fractures with Intact Ring ■ Avulsion fractures ■ Caused by violent contraction of muscles ■ Types of fractures and specific muscles involved…

Algorithm: Evaluation of vascular injury (upper & lower extremities) Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Vascular Anatomy of the Upper Extremities Axillary Artery ■ A continuation of the subclavian artery ■ Extends from the lateral margin of the first rib…

Algorithm: Evaluation and management of retroperitoneal vascular injuries Open full size image Must-Know Essentials: Anatomy of Retroperitoneal Vessels Abdominal Aorta ■ The abdominal aorta originates at the T12-L1 vertebra level as a continuation of the thoracic aorta. ■ It enters…