Learning Objectives

• Describe the key components of preparation, primary survey and adjuncts in the assessment of trauma patients.
• Describe the clinical features (history, examination, investigations) in the diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injury.
• Describe the clinical features of traumatic spinal injury.
• Review CXRs in a systematic way and identify 3 conditions in chest trauma

Trauma Assessment

• what are the 3 steps of trauma assessment?
• what does preparation involve?
• what does a primary survey involve?

Abdominal & Chest Injury

• what is the mechanism of injury of seatbelt sign?
• what injuries are associated with seatbelt sign?
• why do will patients with seatbelt sign require admission?
• what landmarks are used to find the triangle of safety for a chest drain?
• what structures does this insertion prevent from damaging?
• CXR Interpretation

Head Injury

• what is the Monro-Kellie doctrine?
• what are the 5 neurological signs of brainstem herniation?