Remove 2017 Remove Head Injuries Remove Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In the context of a child with a head injury- what was the best GCS/ GCS on arrival of the crew? E: Exposure and Environmental Control: Fully expose to check for other life-threatening injuries while maintaining normothermia. In addition, consider if there are any signs of injury with ENT, neurological or respiratory symptoms.

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Penetrating chest trauma

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Whilst you were busy managing head injuries and drownings, Ranulf had been out with a group of boys from school this evening. 2017 Dec;83(6):1136-1141. He has already climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, visited the Gobi desert (possibly from the comfort of his parents 4 x 4, but who’s judging) and has his bronze D of E nailed.