C3AP1a: Chest Injuries (Major Trauma)

 

The trainee will be able to evaluate the patient who presents with major trauma and to identify and treat the life-threatening presentations, to produce a valid differential diagnosis, appropriate investigation and implement a management plan. The trainee builds on previous training with more detailed knowledge, skills and behaviours.

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Lightning Learning: Basic Chest X-rays in Adults
Lightning Learning: Basic Chest X-rays in Adults

This week is a quick visual reminder when remembering the basics of chest x-rays in adults. It’s as simple as DRS-ABDCE!

#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma
#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma

86 y/o female. Fall from standing hitting her chest against a set of drawers. Has been on the floor for 24 hrs.

#PEST2015: Major Trauma
#PEST2015: Major Trauma

14-year-old pedestrian hit by a van in hit & run incident at at least 40mph. Loss of consciousness at scene. Scooped & ran as felt too unstable for transfer to Major Trauma Centre (MTC).

 

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