Trauma

Cannot miss / life threats
Cannot miss / life threats
Differential diagnosis — checklist
0/10

Check off each diagnosis as you consider it. Tap the name for unique exam, lab/imaging clues, first-line confirmatory test, and management.

ABCDE0/5
Adjuncts0/5
Initial ED workup
Bedside0/3
  • FAST
  • eFAST for pneumo
  • Pelvic binder if unstable pelvis
Labs0/5
  • Type & cross
  • CBC, BMP, coags, lactate
  • VBG
  • Pregnancy test
  • Tox screen
Imaging0/3
  • CXR + pelvis XR
  • Pan-CT for high-energy mechanism
  • CTA for vascular injury
Initial management0/4
  • IV x2, balanced resuscitation, MTP early
  • TXA 1 g IV if within 3 h
  • Reverse anticoagulation
  • Tetanus, antibiotics for open fx