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ATLS teaches one, safe way of
evaluating and treating the multiply injured patient in the first hour
from injury.
The primary survey addresses
life-threatening injuries associated primarily with airway, breathing
and circulation and treating those injuries as they are identified.
The secondary survey is a
head-to-toe assessment of the patient, again treating injuries as they
are identified.
The patient is continually
reassessed during each step to evaluate treatment and to identify lesser
injuries.
Attempts are made to
optimally stabilize the patient and transfer to a definitive care
facility.
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