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Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS Student Course Manual 2018

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CHAPTER 12 n <strong>Trauma</strong> in Pregnancy and Intimate Partner Violence<br />

table 12-4 trauma in the obstetrical patient: a bedside tool<br />

VITAL SIGNS<br />

Position<br />

Hypotension treatment and prophylaxis > 20 weeks, left lateral decubitus.<br />

Hypotension See “Treatments,” below. IV fluids Transfusion<br />

Hypertension Criteria: ≥140 systolic, >90 diastolic Treat: >160 systolic, >110 diastolic<br />

Fetal Uterine Monitoring<br />

>20 weeks; initiate as soon as possible.<br />

If unable to offer OB intervention, stabilize and arrange prompt transfer.<br />

Vaginal Bleeding<br />

Treat hypotension as above, OB consultation, Rh negative gets RhIG.<br />

LAB (IN ADDITION TO USUAL TRAUMA STUDIES)<br />

CBC<br />

Low hematocrit<br />

Type screen Kleihauer-Betke<br />

Rh-negative<br />

Coagulation Profile<br />

INR, PTT, fibrin degradation, fibrinogen, i-Coombs<br />

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING<br />

• Order for the same general indications as for nonpregnant patients.<br />

• Coordinate with radiologist and consider ultrasound to replace x-ray when possible.<br />

• Shield abdomen, pelvis, and neck when possible.<br />

TREATMENTS (MEDICATIONS LISTED ARE COMMONLY RECOMMENDED)<br />

IV Fluids<br />

Patients require larger fluid requirements when hypotensive; avoid dextrose (D5) loads.<br />

Oxygen<br />

To avoid fetal hypoxia, administer high-concentration oxygen.<br />

Intubation and rapid sequence induction<br />

Indications for procedures are generally similar to nonpregnancy.<br />

Analgesia<br />

Use as needed, and inform OB of doses and times if fetal delivery is anticipated.<br />

Antiemetics metoclopramide 5–10 mg IV or IM<br />

ondansetron<br />

4–8 mg IV<br />

Antibiotics Ceftriaxone 1 g IV<br />

(if penicillin allergy) clindamycin<br />

600 mg IV<br />

Transfusion CMV antibody—neg leukocyte—reduced<br />

Continued<br />

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