Section: Trauma Curriculum: Curriculum, page 102

Describe the anatomy of vessels most vulnerable to trauma, including iatrogenic

  • Zones of the neck
  • Zones of the abdomen
  • Extremities
  • True and false pelvis

Recognise common patterns of vascular injury

  • Iatrogenic
  • Trauma

Differentiate hard and soft signs of vascular injury

Indications for investigations, combination injures

Interpret relevant investigations

Recognise relevance or timing of investigations versus immediate surgery

  • Hard and soft signs
  • Stable vs unstable