Trauma and Burns

The lethal triad of trauma consists of what 3 factors? (choose 3)

• Coagulation

• Hyperthermia

• Acidosis

• Hypothermia

• Alkalosis

Which paralytic should be avoided in trauma and burn patients? (especially 24 hours after injury)

• Vecuronium

• Succinylcholine

• Rocuronium

• Atracurium

What is the most appropriate fluid for volume resuscitation during the first 24 hours following a burn injury?

• Crystalloids

• Colloids

• Blood

• Albumin

What is the estimated percent of body surface area affected when both legs are completely burned?

• 36%

• 45%

• 27%

• 18%

A 70 kg male presents with 50% TBSA burned from a housefire, what is the 24 hour fluid replacement for this patient? (use the parkland formula)(4ml x %TBSA x Kg)

• 5 L

• 10 L

• 14 L

• 20 L