Anesthesiologists are involved: Anesthesiologists are involved

ATLS:

Based on primary survey that means:

simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic activities intended to identify and treat life and limb-threatening injuries, beginning with the most immediate.

This focus on urgent problems is first captured by the " Golden hour“ catch phrase and is one of the most important lessons of ATLS.

ATLS begins with the ABCDE :

• ATLS begins with the ABCDE :

• airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure and secondary survey.

• adequate open airway and acceptable respiratory mechanics is of primary Importance because hypoxia is the most immediate threat to life.

• Trauma patients are at risk for airway obstruction and inadequate respiration for the reasons listed later.

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