• See Also
  1. Fluid Resuscitation in Trauma
  2. Hemorrhage Management
  3. Trauma Primary Survey
  4. Trauma Secondary Survey
  5. Pediatric Trauma
  6. ABC Management (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  7. Emergency Procedure
  • Indications
  1. Blunt Chest Trauma (or Penetrating Trauma)
  2. Cardiopulmonary comorobidity in the injured patient
  • Signs
  • Specific Conditions
  1. Cardiac Contusion Signs
    1. Tachycardia
    2. Atrial Fibrillation
    3. Preventricular Contraction (PVC)
    4. ST Segment changes
  2. Hypoxia, Hypoperfusion or Hypothermia
    1. Bradycardia
    2. Aberrant conduction
    3. Premature beats