Protocol Library
AHS trauma protocols, review warnings, and clearly labeled educational references.
VTE Prophylaxis
Standardized enoxaparin dosing based on age, weight, and renal function.
C-Spine Clearance
Minimize unnecessary imaging while safely clearing cervical spine motion restriction.
Traumatic Arrest & Resuscitative Thoracotomy
Define management priorities and RT indications for patients in traumatic arrest.
Burn Management
Standardize resuscitation and transfer of adult and pediatric burn patients.
Pelvic Fracture Hemorrhage
Standardize treatment of traumatic pelvic injuries with hemorrhage.
Aged / Geriatric Trauma
Modified primary and secondary survey for patients ≥65 years.
Pediatric Trauma at Adult Level 1
Modified ATLS and transfer workflow for pediatric patients (<15yo) at Highland.
Trauma in Pregnancy
Modified ATLS for pregnant trauma patients.
Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury (BCVI)
Screening and graded treatment for blunt carotid/vertebral artery injuries.
Open Fractures & Mangled Extremities
Initial assessment, antibiotic selection, and management.
Rib Stabilization Algorithm
Criteria and workflow for surgical rib fixation consultation.
Chest Tube Irrigation
Procedure for traumatic hemothorax irrigation in hemodynamically stable patients.
Isolated Transverse Process Fractures
Management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar TP fractures.
Tertiary Trauma Survey
Documentation and timing requirements for tertiary trauma surveys.
ED Disposition of Uninjured Trauma Patients
Disposition guidance when trauma activation evaluation finds no traumatic injury requiring trauma admission.
Extremity and Penile Traumatic Amputations
Initial management and transfer workflow for traumatic extremity or penile amputation.
MRI Policies for Neuro Trauma
MRI escalation and timing expectations for neuro trauma.
Ophthalmologic Trauma
Recognition of open globe injury, orbital wall fracture signs, and eyelid laceration concerns.
Brain Death Determination
Standards for death by neurologic criteria in adults ≥18 at AHS.
Primary Survey & Damage Control Resuscitation
ATLS ABCDE framework, medication contraindications, and DCR principles for the severely injured patient.
Anticoagulation Reversal in Trauma
Rapid identification and reversal of pre-injury anticoagulants — critical in TBI and hemorrhagic trauma.
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