SIX PHASES OF TRAUMA CARE MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT GOALS

Primary survey

• Examine, diagnose, treat life-threatening injuries as soon as they are diagnosed
• Use simplest treatment possible to stabilize patient’s condition

Secondary survey

• Perform complete, thorough patient examination to ensure no other injuries are missed

TRAUMA CARE MANAGEMENT

• Start resuscitation at the same time as performing primary survey
• Do not start secondary survey until completing primary survey
• Constantly reassess patient for response to treatment; if condition deteriorates,reassess ABC

TRAUMA CARE MANAGEMENT

• Do not start definitive treatment until secondary survey is completed unless required as life-saving measure
• When definitive treatment is not available, have a plan for safe transfer of patient to another centre