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Trauma Alert: The Initial Critical Assessment

Introduction

Hello... This BLOG was created in order to provide a brief look at the importance of the initial assessment of trauma patients. It explores the management of the trauma victim and the critical aspects of nursing care in the trauma room.

References

Cole, E. (2004, June 23). Assessment and Management of the Trauma Patient. Nursing Standard, 18, 45-51. Retrieved June 26, 2007, from PubMed database.

Dries, D. J., & Hays, W. (2007, February 8). Initial Evaluation of the Trauma Patient. Retrieved June 27, 2007, from http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3221.htm

Trauma.org (2004, February). Tension Pneumothorax. Retrieved June 27, 2007, from http://www.trauma.org/index.php/main/article/396/
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Index

  • ▼  2007 (10)
    • ▼  June (10)
      • Trauma can be defined as a "blunt or penetrating e...
      • Arrival
      • Primary Survey
      • Airway with C spine Control
      • Breathing
      • Circulation/ Hemorrhage
      • Diability/ Dysfucntion
      • Exposure/Environment Control
      • Conclusion
      • References

Links I like

  • Interactive Human Body- Cool Site
  • Trauma.org
  • ER RN blogspot

About Me

Ashley
I have been completing my practicum at the USA Medical Center Emergency Department, which is a Level One trauma hospital. I have discovered my love for trauma...
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