Major Trauma Pathway
Objectives
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Scope
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Audience
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Initial Assessment & Management
Ballistic Injury
Critical Decisions
- Identify time critical injuries (non-compressible haemorrhage requiring urgent evacuation for surgery
- C-Spine collar is not required for penetrating neck injury unless there are signs of abnormal neurology
Caveats
- Check front and back of casualty
- Bullets and fragments cross cavities
Antibiotics
- Refer to DMS Antibiotic Guidelines in Operational Formulary for further advice
Blast Injury
Blunt Trauma Injury
Eye Trauma
Advanced Assessment & Management
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Prolonged Casualty Care
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Paediatric Considerations
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