Trauma Guideline Manual - SUNY Upstate Medical University

18____________ Trauma Guideline ManualUpstate Medial University Trauma Centerc. Performs manual bag ventilation.d. Monitors patient respiratory status.e. Suctions airway.f. Provides ventilator set-ups.g. Coordinates ventilator set-ups for other areas where patient is to move.h. Communicates assessments and interventions to the Leader.i. May be excused by Leader if patient is not intubated and no further respiratoryinterventions are needed.7. Radiology technician:a. Performs X-rays as directed by Leader.b. Brings developed X-rays back to resuscitation room if needed.c. May leave when excused by Leader (no further X-rays anticipated).d. Facilitates timely communication with the radiologist who will interpret the trauma films.8. Circulating Nurse (RN, LPN, HCT):a. This person is an additional nurse.b. May also function as a circulator in obtaining supplies and equipment.c. Performs other duties as directed by the Primary RN.d. In the absence of a Scribe documents assessments, tests, and interventions on theTrauma Flow Sheet. Documents Trauma Team arrival times9. Scribe RNa. Document assessments, tests, and interventions on the Trauma Flow Sheet, DocumentsTrauma Team arrival times.b. Directs necessary questions about findings (for purposes of good documentation) to theLeader.10. Medical student.a. Must remain away from the resuscitation at all times unless otherwise directed byTeam Leader.b. May assist with taking notes for the physician history and physical form. Will notcomplete history and physical form.c. Will discuss case and ask questions of team members after the resuscitation isconcluded.11. If not the Team Leader, the attending physician (emergency medicine and/or trauma):a. Will generally remain near the Leader (back from the foot of the stretcher).b. Supervises and advises Leader.c. When circumstances require, provide direct patient care by filling one of the above roles.12. Social Worker / Pastoral Carea. Assists with identifying patient.b. Contacts patient’s family.c. Keeps appropriate family members informed of patient’s status.d. Facilitates psychosocial care of patient, family and visitors.e. Coordinates family visits to the bedside with the Leader and Primary Nurse.f. Supports the grieving process.g. May assist with patient/family interviews regarding violence, abuse, etc.13. Others: