title: Initial management of the trauma patient.
abstract: Regardless of the injuries sustained or the capabilities of the treating facility, the principles described in ATLS should guide the initial assessment, resuscitation, and treatment of the multiply injured patient.3 The primary and secondary survey should be continually repeated to identify deterioration in the patient's condition and to make appropriate interventions. The use of a prioritized and systematic approach to initial management of the trauma patient ensures that optimal care is delivered and the best possible outcome is achieved.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. mray@bcd.tamhsc.edu
authors.forename: J Michael
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.forename: Ramon F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Cestero
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000138:Acidosis / Q000628:therapy; D061906:Advanced Trauma Life Support Care / Q000379:methods*; D058109:Airway Management / Q000379:methods; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D001810:Blood Volume / Q000502:physiology; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007023:Hypotension, Controlled; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000517:prevention & control; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D006490:Hemostatics