Module 5: Trauma

Theory: 

Primary assessment and management of life-threatening conditions

Secondary assessment of a trauma victim

Wound preparation and management

Fracture healing

NEXUS criteria & Canadian CT head rule

Compartment syndrome

Hypoxia, Acidosis, and Hypotension in trauma

Trimodal death distribution in trauma

Competencies:

• xABCD assessment in 10 minutes

• Triage

• eFAST - they should know the names of the pockets

• CXR interpretation

• Spine board, C-collar, and air lifting

• Pelvic binder application (with bedsheet)

• Needle decompression & ICD

• Sterile preparation

• Simple interrupted percutaneous sutures & Staples

• Splint application

• Shoulder dislocation correction

• Procedural sedation checklist