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Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS Student Course Manual 2018

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APPENDIX F n Triage Scenarios<br />

Triage Scenario VII (continued)<br />

Questions for Response<br />

1. Based on the information, describe the potential A, B, and C problems for each patient:<br />

PATIENT<br />

POTENTIAL AIRWAY<br />

PROBLEMS<br />

POTENTIAL BREATHING<br />

PROBLEMS<br />

POTENTIAL<br />

CIRCULATION PROBLEMS<br />

A<br />

B<br />

C<br />

D<br />

E<br />

F<br />

2. What initial life support maneuvers can be offered before transport to a trauma center (assuming that<br />

typical prehospital equipment is available at this time)?<br />

PATIENT A—Initial life support measures:<br />

PATIENT B—Initial life support measures:<br />

PATIENT C—Initial life support measures:<br />

PATIENT D—Initial life support measures:<br />

PATIENT E—Initial life support measures:<br />

PATIENT F—Initial life support measures:<br />

3. What other considerations do you keep in mind during triage at the scene of this incident?<br />

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