Trauma (Deep Dive R28)

ATLS – Advanced Traumatic Life Support



Primary Survey



* Airway* Breathing* Circulation* Disability* Exposure



Secondary Survey



* Head to Toe Examination* Look for injury patterns and important injuries, such as* Battle Sign (post auricular ecchymosis)* Raccoon Eyes (infraorbital ecchymosis)* Hemotympanum* Nasal Septal Hematoma* Urethral Injuries* Circumferential Burns* Obtain a basic medical history* Obtain XRs, FAST exam, CT scans



Tertiary Survey



* Repeat the examination portion of the secondary survey to ensure no minor injuries were missed



Further Reading:



Unbound Medicine – ATLS Outline