ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Teaching Protocol

Assessment: Pulse quality, rate and regularity. BP, pulse pressure, observing and palpating the skin for color and temperature. Neck veins. Important notes: Neck veins may not be distented in the hypovolemic patient with cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax,or traumatic diaphragmatic injury. Monitor with: Cardiac monitor/pulse oximeter. ................
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