2003 Prehospital Patient Care Protocols V. Trauma/Environmental Patient Care Old Dominion Emergency Medical Services Alliance
Trauma/Environmental Patient Care Patient Assessment – Trauma The Trauma Patient – Initial Management Amputated Part Burns Evisceration Head Injury Impaled Objects Inhalation Injuries Hyperthermia / Heat Stroke Hypothermia Snakebites Spinal Injury Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma Trauma Patient Pain Management Nerve Agent Treatment
1. Patient Assessment - Trauma
2. The Trauma Patient - Initial Management
BLS and ALS Initial Assessment: Assess Airway; Maintain C Spine Control. If problem, refer to Airway Management Protocol. ▼ Assess Breathing. If problem, refer to Airway Management Protocol. ▼ Assess Circulation. If problem, refer to Shock Protocol. ▼ Assess Disability If problem, refer to appropriate protocol. ▼ If patient meets “Load and Go” criteria, Begin transport to appropriate facility ▼
2. The Trauma Patient - Initial Management
3. Amputated Part
4. Burns
5. Evisceration
6. Head Injury
7. Impaled Objects
8. Inhalation Injuries
9. Hyperthermia / Heat Stroke
10. Hypothermia
11. Snakebites
12. Spinal Injury
13. Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma
14. Trauma Patient Pain Management
15. Nerve Agent Treatment