TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Priorities in Multisystem Trauma A1 - Ali, Jameel A2 - Hall, Jesse B. A2 - Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 - Kress, John P. PY - 2015 T2 - Principles of Critical Care, 4e AB - Therapeutic intervention in the multiply injured patient must be prioritized to maximize survival.The degree of life threat posed by the alteration in physiology from each injury determines the order of priority.Immediate priority is given to airway control and to maintenance of ventilation, oxygenation, and perfusion.Cervical spine protection is crucial during airway assessment and manipulation.When several personnel are involved, a trauma team leader is important to coordinate management in the multiply injured patient.Safe effective techniques for airway control, chest decompression, and the establishment of intravenous access are key skills in management of multiple trauma.After immediately life-threatening abnormalities have been corrected, systematic anatomic assessment is required to identify and manage other injuries.Repeated assessment is necessary to identify changes in the patient’s status and institute appropriate treatment. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107712910 ER -