2. Trauma Care
a trauma care system is an organized and coordinated
effort in a defined geographic area to deliver the full
spectrum of care to an injured patient.
3. Causes Of Trauma
Road Traffic Accident
Fall Down
Domestic Violence
Natural Disasters
Man-Made Disaster
5. Phases Of Trauma Care Management
PHASE I TRIAGE
PHASE II PRIMARY SURVEY RESUSCITATION
PHASE III SECONDARY SURVEY
PHASE IV STABILIZATION
PHASE V TRANSFER
PHASE VI DEFINITIVE CARE
6. primary survey
examine, diagnose, treat life-threatening injuries as soon as
they are diagnosed
use simplest treatment possible to stabilize patient’s
condition
this include assessment and maintenance of the following
airway
breathing
circulation
disability or neurologic damage
expose the patient
gcs(glasgow coma scale)
Imaging studies may done if required
7. purpose is to identify and treat life threatening injuries:
–airway obstruction
–breathing difficulties
–severe external or internal hemorrhage
8. Secondary Survey perform complete, thorough
patient examination to ensure no other injuries are
missed
Stabilization is the process in which all vital signs are
maintained in a reasonably acceptable range
Transfer include transferring patient from trauma site
to hospital; transfer of patient within hospital.before
transferring patient ensure all critical problems are
addressed, take measures to minimize complication
Definite Care is the care render to a patient according
to the specific clinical symptoms, this may differ from
patient to patient, depending upon the injury
9. Trauma Care Include,
Endo-Tracheal Intubation
CPR
Bleeding Control
Blood Transfusion
Fracture Immobilization
Oxygen Supplementation
Intravenous Access
Administration Of Fluids And Medicines
Cricothyroidotomy
Psychological support