Major trauma assessment and initial management : final

This guideline provides guidance on the assessment and management of major trauma, including resuscitation following major blood loss associated with trauma. For the purposes of this guideline, major trauma is defined as an injury or a combination of injuries that are life-threatening and could be l...

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Corporate Authors: National Clinical Guideline Centre for Acute and Chronic Conditions (Great Britain), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Great Britain)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [London] National Clinical Guideline Centre 2016, February 2016
Series:NICE guideline : methods, evidence and recommendations
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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520 |a This guideline provides guidance on the assessment and management of major trauma, including resuscitation following major blood loss associated with trauma. For the purposes of this guideline, major trauma is defined as an injury or a combination of injuries that are life-threatening and could be life changing because it may result in long-term disability. This guideline covers both the pre-hospital and immediate hospital care of major trauma patients but does not include any management after definitive lifesaving intervention. It has been developed for health practitioners and professionals, patients and carers and commissioners of health services. The key clinical areas are: 1. Airway management2. Pre-hospital management of chest trauma3. Hospital management of chest trauma4. Management of haemorrhage5. Management of shock6. Heat loss7. Pain management8. Documentation and transfer of information9. Information and support10. Skills to be present in the multidisciplinary team