Pericardial fluid is collected from the:

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the permanent cavity created by penetrating trauma?

A) It is filled with disrupted tissues, some air, fluid, and debris. B) It is the damage done when the projectile fragments penetrate. C) It is a space created by a projectile as tissue moves rapidly away in its path. D) It is a potential space, not an actual space.

What is the ideal way to transport a pediatric trauma patient?

a. with her firmly immobilized on a long backboard b. restrained so as to not to escape and cause further injury c. quickly, as children tend to decompensate faster than adults d. with a parent in the back with you to help calm the child