Trauma Resus and Monitoring
Ongoing resuscitation of physiological abnormalities detected in the Primary
Survey is very important.
Monitoring of the progress of this resuscitation requires consideration of the
following:
1. Respiratory rate
2. Perfusion
3. Pulse (palpation, ECG monitor +/- wave form)
4. Blood pressure
5. Oxygenation (pulse oximetry, ABG's)
6. Urine output (urethral catheter should be inserted if not
contraindicated)
7. GCS