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Case 3 Trauma - Coggle Diagram
Case 3 Trauma
What other interventions should the nurse consider?
Neurovascular OBs
Prevent secondary brain injury
by managing hypoxia and hypotension, infection.
Aseptic wound care for head laceration, cover the wound
cardiac Ax (circulation)
central line (meds)
vital signs (frequently)
What life-threatening injuries could this patient have?
Internal bleeding
(Tension?)Pneuomothorax
Lower leg injury
Haemothorax
Flail chest
What interventions are needed immediately?
A- Airway patent → talking in full sentences, examine cervical spine
B- Oxygen therapy →
Intubation
, RR - 36, chest x-ray,
chest drain
D- neuro assessment
E- check temperature
C- BP →
fluid, haemorrhage control
What is the priority of care?
Oxygen therapy
→ Intubation, RR - 36, chest x-ray
Reinflate lungs
, respiratory assessment
Pain relief