CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
Trauma can a ff ect all patient age groups. The severity of injury depends on the type and nature of the mechanical force applied. The formula ‘patient + mechanism = injury’ should be kept in mind when dealing with trauma patients. There is a connection among the three components of the formula, all of which should fit together in a coherent way . When no relationship can be made, examine for pre-existing pathology and hidden injuries or consider whether the history given by the patient is at fault (including deliberate attempts to mislead). Be aware of the timeline concept because there is a mini mum response time to initiate and complete treatment in order to deal with a specific condition successfully . In patients with multiple injuries early assessment and management is performed using the ATLS protocol and other guidelines developed either locally or at a national le vel. In the early clinical pathway of the patient the objective is to restore James Parkinson , 1755–1824, general practitioner of Shoreditch, London, UK, published bleeding and death) and minimise the risk of developing sub - sequent complications. Surgical interventions should be short and part of the resuscitation process, ex ecuted in a timely man - ner. Afterwards, treatment for definitive stabilisation can be per sonalised for optimum outcomes. Existing specific criteria can aid the clinician to make the right decision for the right patient at the right time. Di ff erent groups of patients, such as older patients and children, have di ff erent demands and should be managed accordingly . While clinicians are focused - on treating the injury sustained, they have other responsibil - ities, including active involvement in preventive measures. Preventive measures should be commissioned when particular mechanisms can be identified as being common or important causes of injury . - Summary box 26.12 Conclusion /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF
CONCLUSION
Trauma can a ff ect all patient age groups. The severity of injury depends on the type and nature of the mechanical force applied. The formula ‘patient + mechanism = injury’ should be kept in mind when dealing with trauma patients. There is a connection among the three components of the formula, all of which should fit together in a coherent way . When no relationship can be made, examine for pre-existing pathology and hidden injuries or consider whether the history given by the patient is at fault (including deliberate attempts to mislead). Be aware of the timeline concept because there is a mini mum response time to initiate and complete treatment in order to deal with a specific condition successfully . In patients with multiple injuries early assessment and management is performed using the ATLS protocol and other guidelines developed either locally or at a national le vel. In the early clinical pathway of the patient the objective is to restore James Parkinson , 1755–1824, general practitioner of Shoreditch, London, UK, published bleeding and death) and minimise the risk of developing sub - sequent complications. Surgical interventions should be short and part of the resuscitation process, ex ecuted in a timely man - ner. Afterwards, treatment for definitive stabilisation can be per sonalised for optimum outcomes. Existing specific criteria can aid the clinician to make the right decision for the right patient at the right time. Di ff erent groups of patients, such as older patients and children, have di ff erent demands and should be managed accordingly . While clinicians are focused - on treating the injury sustained, they have other responsibil - ities, including active involvement in preventive measures. Preventive measures should be commissioned when particular mechanisms can be identified as being common or important causes of injury . - Summary box 26.12 Conclusion /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF
CONCLUSION
Trauma can a ff ect all patient age groups. The severity of injury depends on the type and nature of the mechanical force applied. The formula ‘patient + mechanism = injury’ should be kept in mind when dealing with trauma patients. There is a connection among the three components of the formula, all of which should fit together in a coherent way . When no relationship can be made, examine for pre-existing pathology and hidden injuries or consider whether the history given by the patient is at fault (including deliberate attempts to mislead). Be aware of the timeline concept because there is a mini mum response time to initiate and complete treatment in order to deal with a specific condition successfully . In patients with multiple injuries early assessment and management is performed using the ATLS protocol and other guidelines developed either locally or at a national le vel. In the early clinical pathway of the patient the objective is to restore James Parkinson , 1755–1824, general practitioner of Shoreditch, London, UK, published bleeding and death) and minimise the risk of developing sub - sequent complications. Surgical interventions should be short and part of the resuscitation process, ex ecuted in a timely man - ner. Afterwards, treatment for definitive stabilisation can be per sonalised for optimum outcomes. Existing specific criteria can aid the clinician to make the right decision for the right patient at the right time. Di ff erent groups of patients, such as older patients and children, have di ff erent demands and should be managed accordingly . While clinicians are focused - on treating the injury sustained, they have other responsibil - ities, including active involvement in preventive measures. Preventive measures should be commissioned when particular mechanisms can be identified as being common or important causes of injury . - Summary box 26.12 Conclusion /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF
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