Doctor 1
Overall charge of case
Airway plus cervical spine control
Ventilation
Dictates order of priorities Decides referral
Nurse 1
Assist Dr 1 Documentation of:
• Observations
• Drugs
• Procedures
Doctor 3
l.v. linę 2
Secondary survey Chest drain Complete notes
Doctor 2
l.v. linę 1 Blood samples Urinary catheter
Nurse 2
Assist Dr 2 Change i.v. fluids Set up for special procedures Other duties as instructed by Nurse 1
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