Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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PHASE III: SECONDARY SURVEY<br />
Head Exam<br />
– Scalp, eyes, ears<br />
– S<strong>of</strong>t tissues<br />
Neck Exam<br />
– Penetrating injuries<br />
– Swelling or crepitus<br />
Neurological Exam<br />
– Glasgow Coma Score<br />
– Motor examination<br />
– Sensory examination<br />
– Reflexes<br />
Chest Exam<br />
– Clavicles, ribs<br />
– Breath, heart sounds<br />
Abdominal Exam<br />
– Penetrating injury<br />
– Blunt injury: nasogastric<br />
tube<br />
– Rectal exam<br />
– Urinary catheter<br />
Pelvis <strong>and</strong> Limbs<br />
– Fractures<br />
– Pulses<br />
– Lacerations, ecchymosis<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery
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