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Conducting the Secondary Survey
A systematic walkthrough of the head-to-toe secondary survey performed once the primary survey and resuscitation are underway, including the AMPLE history and full physical exam sequence. We cover why the secondary survey never begins until primary survey threats are addressed and resuscitation is underway.
Practice scenarios test whether you can correctly sequence secondary survey findings against primary survey priorities.
The Primary Survey: ABCDE Foundations
Why Sequence Matters: Introducing the ABCDE FrameworkAirway Assessment and Cervical Spine ProtectionBreathing and Ventilation: Recognizing Chest InjuriesCirculation and Hemorrhage ControlShock Recognition and Classification
Classifying Hemorrhagic Shock: Class I Through IVDistinguishing Hemorrhagic From Non-Hemorrhagic ShockFluid Resuscitation PrinciplesDisability and Neurological Assessment
The Glasgow Coma Scale in Trauma AssessmentPupillary Response and Lateralizing SignsSpinal Cord Injury RecognitionExposure, Secondary Survey, and Head-to-Toe Assessment
Exposure and Environmental ControlConducting the Secondary SurveyReassessment and Ongoing MonitoringThoracic and Abdominal Trauma
Chest Trauma: Beyond the Primary SurveyAbdominal Trauma AssessmentPelvic Fracture ManagementMusculoskeletal and Burn Trauma
Extremity Trauma and Compartment SyndromeBurn Injury Assessment and Fluid CalculationsCrush Injury and Traumatic AmputationTransfer Decisions and Trauma Team Coordination
Criteria for Trauma Center TransferCommunicating in the Trauma TeamDocumentation and Handoff Essentials