Steps in review of patients history during secondary survey of trauma care can be summarised as
This starts after completion of the primary survey and once initial resuscitative measures have commenced. The purpose of the secondary survey is to identify all injuries and perform a more thorough ‘head to toe’ examination. If possible, it is here that the patient’s history is reviewed. Again, the AMPLE mnemonic from the ATLS group is helpful here.
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