Primary Presentations

• Describe the priorities and sequence of a trauma patient evaluation (ABC's).
• Describe the four classes of hemorrhagic shock and how to recognize them.
• Describe the appropriate fluid resuscitation of a trauma victim.
• Discuss choice of IV access (of a trauma patient).
• Discuss the choice of fluid and use of blood components (for a trauma patient).
• Discuss the differences between adult and pediatric resuscitation.
• Discuss the types, etiology and prevention of coagulopathies typically found in patients with massive hemorrhage.
• Describe the appropriate triage of a patient in a trauma system.
• Describe the diagnostic evaluation, differences between blunt and penetrating mechanisms of injury and the initial management of: Spine injury; Thoracic injury; Abdominal injury; Urinary injury.
• Describe the early management of a major burn.
• Discuss estimation of total body surface burn and burn depth.
• Discuss fluid resuscitation, choice of fluid and monitoring for adequacy of resuscitation (rule of 9's, differences in pediatric and adult management).
• Discuss options for topical antimicrobial therapy.
• Discuss inhalation injury, CO poisoning and triage of patients to burn centers.
• Discuss the basic principles of wound coverage, skin grafting, and timing.
• Discuss the assessment and need for escharotomy.