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Trauma History & Physical

Initial trauma H&P for trauma bay and emergency department evaluation.

Source
SurgCritCare
Status
review pending
Updated
5/29/2026
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  • Date/Time:*
  • Attending:*
  • Consulting service:*
  • Disposition destination:*

Mechanism of Injury

Mechanism: (MVC, fall, GSW, assault, industrial, other) • MVC: Speed, restraints, airbag, ejection, fatality at scene, extrication...
Section
  • Date/time of injury:
  • Mechanism: (MVC, fall, GSW, assault, industrial, other)
  • Details:
  • MVC: Speed, restraints, airbag, ejection, fatality at scene, extrication
  • Fall: Height, surface, LOC
  • Penetrating: Weapon type, estimated number of wounds
  • Pre-hospital: (EMS, flight, LOC, vitals at scene)
  • GCS at scene: ___ GCS on arrival: __

Primary Survey

Airway patent: (yes/no) • Intervention: (none / BVM / OPA / NPA / ETT / surgical airway) • C-spine: (cleared / collar in place)
Section

A — Airway

  • Airway patent: (yes/no)
  • Intervention: (none / BVM / OPA / NPA / ETT / surgical airway)
  • C-spine: (cleared / collar in place)

B — Breathing

  • Respiratory rate: ___ breaths/min
  • O₂ saturation: ___% on __
  • Breath sounds: (bilateral / decreased on L/R)
  • Intervention: (none / needle decompression / chest tube — side, size)
  • CXR: (clear / PTX / HTX / mediastinal)

C — Circulation

  • HR: ___ BP: ___/___ (MAP: ___)
  • Skin: (warm/dry / cool/clammy / pale / diaphoretic)
  • IV access: (G IVs × ___)
  • Blood products: (given / yes/no; pRBC: ___ FFP: ___ Plt: ___)
  • Hemorrhage control: (tourniquet / packing / direct pressure — site)
  • FAST exam: (positive / negative / indeterminate — views)

D — Disability

  • GCS: E___ V___ M___ = __
  • Pupils: R: ___ mm / ___ L: ___ mm / __
  • Motor exam: (intact / deficit — side, grade)
  • Sensation:
  • Spinal precautions: (yes / cleared)

E — Exposure / Environment

  • Temperature: ___°C
  • Significant findings on undressing:
  • Warming measures: (warm blankets, fluid warmer, other)

Secondary Survey (Head to Toe)

(Log roll findings)
Section

Extremities

  • Upper:
  • Lower:
  • Vascular exam:

Back / Spine

  • (Log roll findings)

Vital Signs on Arrival

Parameter • Value • Temp
Section
ParameterValue
Temp
HR
BP
RR
SpO₂
GCS

Imaging

FAST: (positive / negative — pericardial, RUQ, LUQ, pelvic)
Section
  • FAST: (positive / negative — pericardial, RUQ, LUQ, pelvic)
  • CXR:
  • Pelvis XR:
  • CT Head:
  • CT C-spine:
  • CT Chest/Abd/Pelvis:
  • Extremity XRs:

Labs

BMP: Na ___ K ___ Cl ___ CO₂ ___ BUN ___ Cr ___ Glucose __ • Coags: PT/INR ___ PTT _
Section
  • Type & Screen:
  • CBC: WBC ___ Hgb ___ Plt __
  • BMP: Na ___ K ___ Cl ___ CO₂ ___ BUN ___ Cr ___ Glucose __
  • LFTs:
  • Lipase:
  • Coags: PT/INR ___ PTT __
  • Lactate:
  • Base deficit:
  • ETOH:
  • Urine toxicology:
  • Pregnancy test (if applicable):
  • ABG:

Injuries Identified

1. 2. 3. 4.
Section

1. 2. 3. 4.

Assessment & Plan

Primary diagnosis:*
Section
  • Primary diagnosis:*
  • ISS (Injury Severity Score):* (calculate when able)
  • Immediate plan:*
  • Airway:
  • Hemorrhage control:
  • Imaging:
  • Surgical intervention: (yes / no — OR, IR)
  • Admission destination: (Trauma bay → SICU / SDU / floor)
  • Consultations:
  • Admission plan:*
  • Monitoring:
  • DVT prophylaxis:
  • Activity:
  • Diet:
  • Follow-up imaging:
  • Attending attestation:*
  • I have reviewed and agree with the above note. [Any modifications noted below.]*