13 Questions
What is the main cause of death within the first few days following trauma?
Neurologic injury
What is the primary purpose of the Golden Hour in trauma care?
To decrease mortality by treating life-threatening and limb-threatening injuries
In hemorrhagic shock classification, which class represents a life-threatening condition?
Class IV
What is the recommended treatment for Class III hemorrhagic shock?
Fluid & Blood
Why should pregnant women be placed in the left lateral decubitus position in trauma care?
To limit positional hypotension
What percentage of preventable deaths can occur during the Golden Hour?
60%
What is the most common cause of death within the first few days following trauma?
Neurologic injury
In hemorrhagic shock classification, which classification represents a life-threatening condition?
Class IV
What is the primary purpose of the left lateral decubitus position for pregnant women in trauma care?
Limit positional hypotension
Which peak time of death after trauma is primarily caused by multi-system organ failure and infection?
Within days to weeks following injury
What is the estimated percentage of preventable deaths during the Golden Hour?
60%
What is the recommended treatment for Class II hemorrhagic shock?
Fluid only
What is the main cause of death within the first minutes of sustaining trauma?
Massive blood loss
Test your knowledge on trauma evaluation, resuscitation, and the introduction to Damage Control Orthopedics (DCO). Topics include peak times of death after trauma, the concept of the Golden Hour, and the leading causes of death following injury.
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