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 Published: 28/11/2011


Mechanism
Signs
Ped vs van 1055
Estimated speed 50km/h
Up into windscreen
Landed on roadway
P 120
Resp 20
BP not recordable
GCS 14 e3 v4 m6
Injury Treatment
Central chest pain
R hip pain
?KOed
C collar, IV, O2
Leg splint

Is this a trauma call?guidlines
After much argument with the triage nurse, you convince her that there is no need at present.  The ambulance rolls in and you start your primary survey.