(quoted from: Injury related deaths in Singapore, by MKF Leong, S Mujumdar, L Raman, YH Lim, TC Chao, V Anantharaman)
Using a systematic approach, the trauma assessment is broken down into two stages: primary and secondary assessment. The primary assessment is carried out using the 'ABCD' of the Advanced Trauma Life Support course run by the Royal College of Surgeons. The secondary assessment involves the exposure and examination of the patient for non life-threatening injury (E).
(quoted from: Nursing times: Trauma Assessment)
The attached article for download discussed the detailed initial approach towards trauma patient assessment.
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