This week we dive in to the initial trauma assessment.


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Show Notes
Take Home Points

Development of a systematic approach is essential to rapidly assessing the wide diversity of trauma patients and minimizes missed injures
Prepare with whatever information is available before the patient arrives and remember to get a good handoff from the pre-hospital team
Complete the primary survey (ABCDEs) and address immediate life threats
Round out your assessment with a good medical history and remember to complete a comprehensive head-to-toe exam

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