Question

When treating a pregnant trauma, what are the five guidelines to follow?

Accepted Answer

With these patients, follow these five guidelines:1) Maintain and open airway.2) Administer high-flow oxygen.3) Ensure adequate ventilation (listen for bilateral lung sounds).4) Assess circulation (keep patient warm).5) Transport on left side (tilt backboard to the left with towels), with ALS intercept.

Front	When treating a pregnant trauma, what are the five guidelines to follow?
Back	With these patients, follow these five guidelines: 1) Maintain and open airway. 2) Administer high-flow oxygen. 3) Ensure adequate ventilation (listen for bilateral lung sounds). 4) Assess circulation (keep patient warm). 5) Transport on left side (tilt backboard to the left with towels), with ALS intercept.

Left Treating Pregnant Trauma Guidelines Follow Patients Maintain