RESCUEVECTOR
PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LEARNING
A
Airway
Ensure the airway is clear, open, and maintained.
B
Breathing
Assess respiration and support where needed.
C
Circulation
Assess circulation and manage internal bleeding.
D
Disability
Assess the level of consciousness and manage head injuries.
E
Exposure
Manage exposure and prepare for a rapid extraction.
Key Topics
Here are some key topics in a more detail:
Basic Primary Survey
An overview of the major aspects of the “DRABC” Primary Survey.
Danger: Safe Approach
Protecting yourself from danger, when performing the Primary Survey.
Primary Survey
An overview of the major aspects of the “DRSCABCDE” Primary Survey.
Chest Injuries
A deeper look into traumatic chest injuries such as pneumothorax and flail chest.
Hypothermia
A deeper look into assessing and managing moderate and severe hypothermia.
Ten Second Triage
A rapid casualty prioritization tool for use at the scene of a mass casualty incident.
M/ETHANE Report
A standardised structure for reporting a major incident or mass casualty situation.
SAMPLE History
A structured and standardised method of taking a patient history.
ATMIST Handover
A standardised trauma-focused handover to further emergency services.
MARCH Algorithm
An alternative mnemonic for the Primary Survey, often seen on TCCC courses.