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Secondary Survey in First Aid

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When is the secondary survey conducted?

When the patient's ABC's are unstable

Only if the primary survey is incomplete

When the patient's ABC's are stable (correct)

Immediately after the primary survey

What should be documented according to the text?

Only the secondary survey procedures

All procedures undertaken (correct)

Only the primary survey procedures

No documentation is required

What must be done if deterioration occurs during the secondary survey?

Repeat the primary survey

Interrupt the secondary survey and repeat the primary survey (correct)

Document the deterioration

Proceed with the secondary survey

What should the head examination during the secondary survey focus on?

<p>Scalp and ocular abnormalities, external ear and tympanic membrane, and periorbital soft tissue injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the neck examination during the secondary survey focus on?

<p>Penetrating wounds, subcutaneous emphysema, tracheal deviation, and neck vein appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Secondary Survey

Only undertaken when patient's ABC's (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) are stable.
If deterioration occurs during this phase, it must be interrupted by another Primary Survey.

Key Components of Secondary Survey

Head Examination:
Scalp and ocular abnormalities
External ear and tympanic membrane
Periorbital soft tissue injuries
Neck Examination:
Penetrating wounds
Subcutaneous emphysema
Tracheal deviation
Neck vein appearance

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Learn about the secondary survey in first aid, which is carried out after ensuring the patient's ABC'S are stable. This phase includes a head-to-toe examination and documenting all procedures. Explore the importance of interrupting the secondary survey if any deterioration occurs.