Ultimate ATLS 10: Secondary Survey for the Geriatric Patient - What To Look For

The Secondary Survey in the care geriatric patient, some of the most vulnerable trauma patients, is key to treatment and successful outcomes. As you are preparing for the ATLS 10th Edition protocol and certification exam, a solid knowledge and proper application of the Secondary Survey in the elderly, is extremely helpful in determining the correct answer to the ATLS test questions.

Many doctors, nurses, PA's, residents, and EMT's that cover the ER (emergency room) in many hospitals are required to learn the ATLS protocol concerning the Secondary Survey and Trauma in the Geriatric Patient and pass the ATLS certification exam.
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IN THIS VIDEO
1. 00:00 Look for Missed Injuries
2. 00:21 Secondary Survey: Altered Mental Status, Urine Output, Vital Sign Trends, Worsening Pain, Deteriorating Respiratory Function
3. 00:39 Ample History - Medications
4. 01:58 Mechanism of Injury
5. 01:16 Preexisting Injuries
6. 01:32 Poor Nutrition Impacts

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This video is part of the Ultimate ATLS 10 Prep Course - Chapter 11 Geriatric Trauma For more Advanced Trauma Life Support [ATLS] questions, answers, and prep resources check out our YouTube channel. For more information on the course check out our website.

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