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Saturday, May 10, 2008

TRAUMA CARE



     Updated 6/24                                         Trauma care

Scenario: The patient in the image above, has fallen from a roof top while at work.
He lives in a rural area, where there is no Trauma 1 care available. He will be airlifted 
to a Level 1 facility.

Trained medical staff is using Resuscitative efforts to transport him.


Scenario: Nick is a 21 year old male who was
on his way to work, when he became involved
in a head on collision.

Nick is transferred to a Level 1 Trauma center by
paramedics.
Please click on the link below for the continuation
of this case study:

Nick is in the ICU


Scenario: Mark sustained a traumatic brain injury while surfing.
He had an EVD ( external ventricular device) inserted and ICP
monitoring ordered by the doctor.
Learn more about : Care planning

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