Trauma & Resuscitation

What is the correct first step in managing a severely injured patient per ATLS?

Best initial airway approach in an adult trauma patient with full stomach and possible C-spine injury?

In traumatic brain injury (TBI), which blood pressure target is most appropriate during resuscitation?

What is the recommended initial fluid in hemorrhagic shock before blood is available?

Which strategy is key in damage control resuscitation?

Early tranexamic acid (TXA) dosing in bleeding trauma?

Recommended balanced ratio for massive transfusion?

Which electrolyte is crucial to give during massive transfusion to prevent coagulopathy and hypotension?

First-line intervention for tension pneumothorax in an unstable trauma patient?

In massive hemothorax (>1500 mL immediately or >200 mL/h), the most appropriate action is:

Classic triad of Beck in pericardial tamponade is:

E-FAST adds which views to standard FAST?

In pelvic fracture with hemodynamic instability, the most definitive early hemorrhage control is:

Which burn patient requires early intubation before transfer?

Appropriate initial fluid for adult burn resuscitation (Parkland formula)?

In suspected cervical spine injury, which airway maneuver is preferred?

Neurogenic vs spinal shock—what distinguishes neurogenic shock?

In crush injury with suspected rhabdomyolysis, key early therapy is:

RSI agent most appropriate for hypotensive trauma patient without contraindications?

Preferred paralytic for suspected open globe injury needing RSI?

In TBI, which PaCO? target is appropriate during maintenance after initial stabilization?

Fluids to avoid in severe TBI during resuscitation?

For open long-bone fracture in polytrauma, antibiotic timing should be:

First-line ventilation strategy in flail chest with respiratory failure?

REBOA placement zones—control of intra-abdominal hemorrhage from pelvic/iliac source typically uses:

Which lab abnormality best indicates early trauma-induced coagulopathy?

Target fibrinogen level during active trauma bleeding?

Hypothermia (<35°C) in trauma contributes to:

Which analgesic technique can most improve outcomes after severe rib fractures?

After stabilization, a hemodynamically normal blunt abdominal trauma patient with equivocal exam should undergo:

In prolonged extrication with tourniquet in place, the safest principle is:

Appropriate airway choice when facial trauma precludes mask seal and oral access but the neck is stable?

In hypovolemic trauma arrest, the most critical intervention is:

Best initial management of suspected compartment syndrome?

Key ventilatory target in chest trauma with pulmonary contusion?

In penetrating neck trauma with expanding hematoma and airway compromise, the best immediate action is: