Anaesthetic priorities in pre-hospital trauma care

The approach to pre-hospital trauma care has undergone some changes in recent years. Some of the lessons have been learnt from the military as a direct result from experiences in recent conflicts. Personnel involved in pre-hospital care need to be aware of the dangers at the scene and have the ability to work with and liaise with other emergency services. Control of any massive haemorrhage needs to be gained as a priority before moving on to the more familiar Airway, Breathing and Circulation approach.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research