TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Evaluation of the Trauma Patient A1 - Best, Michael A1 - Lim, K. Grace A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam AB - Trauma is the third leading cause of death of all ages in the United States and accounts annually for millions of nonfatal injuries, as well. Effective multidisciplinary team-based care is a hallmark of optimal advanced trauma life support (ATLS), and the anesthesiologist is often involved in the initial assessment and resuscitation. The approach to the trauma patient is generally divided into a primary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposures [ABCDEs]) focused on identifying immediate life-threatening injuries, followed by a more detailed secondary survey focused on recognizing and addressing the remaining injuries. Although a detailed exam is eventually necessary, diagnostic testing and examination should never prevent early surgical intervention in a hemodynamically unstable patient. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135743584 ER -