9 Questions
What components are included in the Revised Trauma Score for characterizing the condition of an injured patient?
GCS, systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate
What is the main objective of the prehospital system in trauma care?
Provide definitive injury management
In the Revised Trauma Score, what GCS score range corresponds to a total score of 4-5?
3
What is the purpose of triage decisions in trauma care?
To make transportation decisions
Which component is NOT used in calculating the Revised Trauma Score?
Heart rate
What GCS score range corresponds to a total Revised Trauma Score of 0?
>29
What defines the initial approach to an injured patient in the prehospital setting?
Evaluating the scene
What role does the prehospital team play in trauma patient management?
'Definitive injury management'
"What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) reflective of when used in traumatic brain injury cases?"
'Severity of brain damage'
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