RT Book, Section A1 Ali, Jameel A2 Hall, Jesse B. A2 Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 Kress, John P. SR Print(0) ID 1107712910 T1 Priorities in Multisystem Trauma T2 Principles of Critical Care, 4e YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071738811 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107712910 RD 2024/03/28 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.