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Traumatic Pulseless Arrest

The document outlines a protocol for managing traumatic pulseless arrest, emphasizing the assessment of obvious signs of death and non-survivable injuries. It differentiates between blunt and penetrating trauma, detailing steps for unwitnessed arrests and the need for advanced life support (ALS) assessment. Key documentation includes general impressions, mechanism of injury, time of arrest, and any presence of vital signs.

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Traumatic Pulseless Arrest

The document outlines a protocol for managing traumatic pulseless arrest, emphasizing the assessment of obvious signs of death and non-survivable injuries. It differentiates between blunt and penetrating trauma, detailing steps for unwitnessed arrests and the need for advanced life support (ALS) assessment. Key documentation includes general impressions, mechanism of injury, time of arrest, and any presence of vital signs.

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TRAUMATIC PULSELESS ARREST

General Trauma Care


protocol

Are there obvious signs of death OR the Contact Base for


presence of non-survivable injuries? Yes Consideration of
Field
(SEE BELOW) Pronouncement

No

Consider MOI
(isolated GSW to head treated similar to
blunt trauma)

Blunt Trauma Penetrating Trauma

Unwitnessed arrest?
(At no point definite signs of
life in field)

Yes No

Contact Base for consideration of


• ALS assessment is indicated
Field Pronouncement
• Initiate chest compressions with O2
administration and ventilations, if
indicated
• Treat injuries per protocol
• Prepare patient for rapid transport
Non-survivable Injuries

• Decapitation
• 90% 3º burns
• Evidence of massive blunt
head, chest, or abdominal
trauma

Document:

• General impression
• Mechanism: blunt vs.
penetrating
• Time and duration of arrest
• Were vital signs present at any
time?

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