Questions and Answers
What is the process referred to that describes the standard set of data collected by regional trauma centers?
The trauma registry
What is the goal for incident-to-surgery time for trauma patients, known as?
Golden Period
What does the term 'index of suspicion' refer to?
A mental summation of anticipated injuries based on your event analysis
What criterion must a facility fulfill to qualify as a trauma center?
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What is the leading killer of persons between the ages of 1 and 44?
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What is the most common cause of trauma resulting in activation of the EMS system?
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What cause of death is exceeded only by cardiovascular disease and cancer across all age brackets?
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In patients with serious life-threatening trauma, what type of injury is typically life-threatening?
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What is the collection of data to identify the existence, significance, and characteristics of a disease called?
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What is the name of the tool developed to identify risk elements associated with trauma?
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What is the term for the creation or modification of programs aimed at reducing trauma incidence?
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What is the important intervention method that can help prevent recurrence of carelessness or disregard for safety?
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What trauma care rating does a hospital that attempts non-surgical stabilization of critical trauma patients prior to transport have?
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What trauma center designation is given to a regional center prepared to handle all types of specialty trauma?
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What rating does a community-based trauma center with a commitment to trauma patient care receive?
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Which definition describes a Level III trauma center?
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How would you rate the priority status of a victim who is unconscious and bleeding heavily?
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Based on the CUPS triage scheme, what describes a patient with a 'critical' designation?
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What is the CUPS rating for a patient who is ashen and has a respiratory rate of 24?
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Study Notes
Trauma Registry
- A standardized set of data collected by regional trauma centers to analyze patient types and injuries addressed by EMS.
- Used to assess system performance and identify factors affecting patient survival.
Golden Period
- Refers to the critical time frame for incident-to-surgery for trauma patients.
Index of Suspicion
- A mental process where anticipated injuries are summarized based on event analysis.
Trauma Center Criteria
- Facilities must commit resources specifically for providing trauma care to qualify as a trauma center.
Leading Cause of Death
- Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals aged 1 to 44.
Common Cause of Trauma
- Falls are the most prevalent trigger for EMS system activation due to trauma.
Overall Causes of Death
- Trauma ranks as the cause of death, surpassed only by cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Life-Threatening Injuries
- In serious trauma cases, life-threatening injuries are usually internal in nature.
Surveillance
- Refers to the collection of data aimed at identifying the existence and characteristics of diseases.
Haddon Matrix
- A tool designed to identify risk elements linked to trauma.
Intervention Development
- Involves creating or modifying programs aimed at reducing both the frequency and severity of trauma incidents.
Teachable Moment
- An effective intervention suggesting behavior changes to prevent recurrent incidents related to carelessness or safety disregard.
Trauma Care Rating Levels
- Level IV: Hospitals that focus on non-surgical stabilization before transferring critical patients.
- Level I: Comprehensive trauma centers, often university hospitals, equipped to handle all specialty trauma cases.
- Level III: Community-based trauma centers offering specialized staff training and resource allocation for trauma care.
Critical and Unstable Designations
- Critical: Patients unable to secure airway, breathing, or circulation.
- Unstable: Patients exhibiting signs of severe compromise, such as tachycardia and altered consciousness.
CUPS Triage Scheme
- A system used to classify patients based on their condition during triage, aiding in prioritization and response.
Emergency Response Scenario
- In cases of severe trauma, such as falls from heights, patients may display significant physiological distress and altered consciousness, necessitating urgent medical intervention.
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