Your 21 yof patient fell out of a pickup truck traveling at about 30 mph. She hit her head, was initially unconscious, and then became alert but confused. Upon examination: LOC – responsive but confused Airway – patent Breathing – slightly slow with adequate chest rise SpO2 – 90% on ambient air Circulation – slow, strong, irregular pulse; pink, warm, dry skin; and no bleeding found Signs of injury found during secondary assessment: lowering level of consciousness, pupillary dilation; vomiting without nausea. Vital signs: BP – 146/92; pulse – 52, strong, irregular; and respirations – slow, irregular Treatment? Rapid transport to level 1 trauma center. Reassessment performed every 5 minutes.
Your 21 yof patient fell out of a pickup truck traveling at about 30 mph. She hit her head, was initially unconscious, and then became alert but confused. Upon examination: LOC – responsive but confused Airway – patent Breathing – slightly slow with adequate chest rise SpO2 – 90% on ambient air Circulation – slow, strong, irregular pulse; pink, warm, dry skin; and no bleeding found Signs of injury found during secondary assessment: lowering level of consciousness, pupillary dilation; vomiting without nausea. Vital signs: BP – 146/92; pulse – 52, strong, irregular; and respirations – slow, irregular Treatment? Rapid transport to level 1 trauma center. Reassessment performed every 5 minutes.
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Your 21 yof patient fell out of a pickup truck traveling at about 30 mph. She hit her head, was initially unconscious, and then became alert but confused.
Upon examination:
LOC – responsive but confused
Airway – patent
Breathing – slightly slow with adequate chest rise
SpO2 – 90% on ambient air
Circulation – slow, strong, irregular pulse; pink, warm, dry skin; and no bleeding found
Signs of injury found during secondary assessment: lowering level of consciousness, pupillary dilation; vomiting without nausea.
Vital signs: BP – 146/92; pulse – 52, strong, irregular; and respirations – slow, irregular
Treatment?
Rapid transport to level 1 trauma center. Reassessment performed every 5 minutes.
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