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Learning Objectives
1.Recall the concept that emphasizes the increased risk of death and the need for rapid intervention during the first hour of care following major trauma.
2.Identify the Red Flag signs and symptoms that should be communicated prehospital by EMS to the ED trauma team.
3.Recall the two most important prehospital management priorities associated with severe brain injury.
4.Identify the goal of fluid resuscitation in support of oxygen delivery and optimization of cerebral hemodynamics.
5.Recall terms and symptoms associated with impending or ongoing cerebral herniation and clinical deterioration following severe brain injury.