International Trauma Life Support for Emergency Care Providers, Global Edition

Name: International Trauma Life Support for Emergency Care Providers, Global Edition
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Author: Ann Navarro
ISBN: 9781292357683

Höfundur: Ann Navarro (Útgáfa: 9)

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For over 30 years, International Trauma Life Support forEmergency Care Providers has been at the forefront of traumaeducation for all levels of prehospital emergency care worldwide. This completeresource is filled with practical, hands-on training that guides readersthrough the how’s and the why’s of all the skills needed for rapid assessment,resuscitation, stabilization, and transportation of the trauma patient.

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Útgefandi: Pearson International Content

ISBN: 9781292357683

Print ISBN: 9781292357676

Format: Page Fidelity (PDF)

Útgáfa: 9

Höfundar: Ann Navarro

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2020-09-23

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
About the Editors�
Organization of This Book
Acknowledgments
Introduction to the ITLS Course
International Trauma Life Support Courses
SECTION 1 Essential Information
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Traumatic Disease
Chapter Overview
Situational Awareness
Case Presentation
Scene Size-up
Standard Precautions
Scene Safety
Total Number of Patients
Essential Equipment and Additional Resources
Mechanism of Injury
Blunt Trauma
Penetrating Trauma
Priorities of Trauma Care
Trauma Triage Decisions
Prevention and Public Education
CHAPTER 2 Trauma Assessment and Management
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
ITLS Primary Survey
Scene Size-up
Initial Assessment
Rapid Trauma Survey or Focused Exam
ITLS Reassessment Exam
ITLS Secondary Survey
Adjuncts for Trauma Patient Assessment
Transfer of Care
CHAPTER 3 Assessment Skills
ITLS Primary Survey—Critical Information
Scene Size-up
Initial Assessment
Rapid Trauma Survey
ITLS Reassessment Exam—Critical Information
Subjective Changes
Mental Status
Reassess ABCs
ITLS Secondary Survey—Critical Information
SAMPLE History
Vital Signs and Repeat Initial Assessment
Neurological Exam
Detailed Exam
Ground Rules for Teaching and Evaluation
CHAPTER 4 Hemorrhage Control and Shock
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Pathophysiology of Shock
Evaluation of Tachycardia
The Shock Syndromes
Management
Special Situations in Hypovolemic Shock
Obstructive Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Current Thinking in the Treatment of Shock
CHAPTER 5 Shock and Hemorrhage Control Skills
Cannulation of the External Jugular Vein
Intraosseous Infusion
Indications
Contraindications
Recommended Sites
Potential Complications
FAST Responder™ Intraosseous Device
Length-Based Resuscitation Tapes
Control of Life-Threatening Hemorrhage
Application of Tourniquets
Use of Hemostatic Agents
CHAPTER 6 Airway Management
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Anatomy and Physiology
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Hypopharynx
Larynx
Trachea and Bronchi
The Lungs
The Patent Airway
Observation
Suction
Airway Adjuncts
Supplemental Oxygen
Ventilation
Normal Ventilation
Positive-Pressure (Artificial) Ventilation
Compliance
Ventilation Techniques
Airway Equipment
CHAPTER 7 Airway Skills
Chapter Overview
Basic Airway Management
The Pulse Oximeter
Supraglottic Airways
Advanced Airway Management
Preparation for Intubation
Face-to-Face Intubation
Confirmation of Tube Placement
Drug-Assisted Intubation
Fiberoptic and Video Intubation
SECTION 2 Foundational Knowledge
CHAPTER 8 Thoracic Trauma
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
The Thorax
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Emergency Care of Chest Injuries
Airway Obstruction
Flail Chest
Open Pneumothorax
Massive Hemothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Cardiac Tamponade
Myocardial Contusion
Traumatic Aortic Rupture
Tracheal or Bronchial Tree Injury
Diaphragmatic Tears
Pulmonary Contusion
Blast Injuries
Other Chest Injuries
Impaled Objects
Traumatic Asphyxia
Simple Pneumothorax
Sternal Fractures
Simple Rib Fracture
CHAPTER 9 Thoracic Trauma Skills
Chapter Overview
Chest Decompression
Indications to Perform Chest Decompression
Performing a Chest Decompression by the Anterior Approach
Performing a Chest Decompression by the Lateral Approach
Management of Open Pneumothorax
CHAPTER 10 Spinal Trauma and Spinal Motion Restriction
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Evolution of Spinal Motion Restriction
Relationship to Patient Safety
Patient-Specific and Appropriate Spinal Motion Restriction
Summary of Patient-Centered Spinal Motion Restriction
The Normal Spinal Column and Cord
Spinal Column
Spinal Cord
Spinal Injury
Mechanisms of Blunt Spinal Column Injury
Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury
Neurogenic Shock
Assessment of the Trauma Patient
Assessing for Possible Spinal Injury
Focused Evaluation of the Spinal Cord
Management of the Trauma Patient
Minimizing Spinal Movement
Spinal Motion Restriction in the Trauma Patient
The Log Roll
Spinal Motion Restriction Devices
Complications of Spinal Motion Restriction
Airway Intervention
Special Spinal Motion Restriction Situations
CHAPTER 11 Spine Management Skills
Essential Components of Spinal Motion Restriction
Principles of SMR
Applying SMR
Patients Requiring SMR
SMR with a Short Extrication Device
Emergency Rescue and Rapid Extrication
SMR with the Long Backboard
CHAPTER 12 Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Anatomy of the Head
Pathophysiology of Head Trauma
Primary and Secondary Brain Injuries
Intracranial Pressure
Cerebral Herniation Syndrome
Head Injuries
Facial Injuries
Scalp Wounds
Skull Injuries
Brain Injuries
Evaluation of the Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury
ITLS Primary Survey
ITLS Secondary Survey
ITLS Reassessment Exam
Management of the Patient with TBI
CHAPTER 13 Abdominal Trauma
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Anatomy of the Abdomen
Types of Abdominal Injuries
Assessment and Stabilization
Scene Size-up
Patient Assessment
Stabilization
New Trends in Managing Abdominal Trauma
CHAPTER 14 Extremity Trauma
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Injuries to Extremities
Fractures
Dislocations
Open Wounds
Amputations
Neurovascular Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Impaled Objects
Compartment Syndrome
Crush Injury and Crush Syndrome
Assessment and Management
Scene Size-up and History
Assessment
Management of Extremity Injuries
Management of Specific Injuries
CHAPTER 15 Extremity Trauma Skills
Traction Splints
Pelvic Stabilization Techniques
CHAPTER 16 Trauma Arrest
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
The Unsalvageable Patient
Airway and Breathing Problems
Circulatory Problems
Approach to Trauma Patients in Cardiac Arrest
General Plan of Action
Considerations in Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Management
SECTION 3 Special Populations
CHAPTER 17 Burns
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Anatomy and Pathophysiology
The Skin
Classifying Burns by Depth
Determining the Severity of Burns
Patient Assessment and Management
ITLS Primary Survey
ITLS Secondary Survey
Patient Management
Special Problems in Burn Management
CHAPTER 18 Pediatric Trauma
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Communication with the Child and Family
Parental Consent
Assessment and Care
Pediatric Equipment
Common Mechanisms of Injury
General Assessment
Rapid Trauma Survey or Focused Exam
Critical Trauma Situation
ITLS Secondary Survey
Potentially Life-Threatening Injuries
Hemorrhagic Shock
Fluid Resuscitation
Head Trauma
Chest Injury
Abdominal Injury
Spine Injury
Child Restraint Seats
CHAPTER 19 Geriatric Trauma
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Pathophysiology of Aging
The Aging Body
Medications
Aging and Injury
Assessment and Management
ITLS Primary Survey
Reassessment Exams
CHAPTER 20 Trauma in Pregnancy
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Pregnancy
Fetal Development
Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy
Responses to Hypovolemia
Assessment and Management
Special Considerations
Types of Trauma
Trauma Prevention in Pregnancy
CHAPTER 21 The Impaired Patient
Chapter Overview
Case Presentation
Substance Abuse
Assessment and Management
The Uncooperative Patient
Excited Delirium
GLOSSARY
INDEX
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Z
APPENDIX A Standard Precautions
APPENDIX B Analgesia and Pain Control for the Trauma Patient
APPENDIX C Multicasualty Incidents and Triage