Author: Michael Stewart / Editor: Michael Stewart / Reviwer: Chris Wearmouth, Michael Stewart / Codes: RP4, RP7, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6, TP3 / Published: 01/09/2023
A 43-year-old cyclist arrives after being struck by a car. He arrives with spinal immobilisation on a scoop stretcher with evidence of bruising to the right chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
He has a GCS of 8 (E2 V2 M4) and saturations of 86% on high-flow oxygen. His heart rate is 110 with a BP of 100/40.
He is intubated with rapid sequence induction, further vascular access is obtained, and a pelvic binder applied. His vital signs improve after these actions. Bilateral finger thoracostomies reveal no evidence of haemopneumothorax. There is a delay in transfer to CT, so a plain chest x-ray is taken.
Module Content
Thoracic Trauma
For each life-threatening thoracic injury this session includes: a definition and context, Clinical assessment , treatment and Key learning points.
Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine - Level 1 Instruction
This document covers FAST, Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta and IVC, Vascular Access and Echocardiography in Life Support.
Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma
This session provides training in chest drain insertion. It looks at the indications for carrying out this procedure, as well as how to prepare for it, and shows a chest drain being inserted. Post-procedure management and complex cases are also covered
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Interesting
Overview of not to miss lines and tubes in CXR
Thanks for updating the module – it makes more sense now!
Interesting case..
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Great Revision