Initial Evaluation and Systems Priorities

**Emergency Personnel Behavior**
Stay calm Work quickly Minimize patient stress Be prepared

**Systems Priorities in Trauma**
1	Arterial Bleeding
2	Respiratory System
3	Cardiovascular System
4	Hemorrhage and Transfusion
5	Neurological System
6	Musculoskeletal System
8	Abdominal Injuries

How do the systems priorities relate to triage of emergency patients?

"Treat the patient and not the numbers"

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