Carl Prickshitis

Carl Prickshitis, a fourth-year medical student and trauma assessment blogger, shares invaluable insights on evaluating trauma efficiently. He emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach for minimizing missed injuries. The conversation covers pre-arrival information from EMS, the distinction between blunt and penetrating trauma, and the critical ABCDE primary survey method. Carl highlights effective airway assessments, circulation checks, and the role of the AMPLE mnemonic for focused history-taking. He also critiques the routine use of the digital rectal exam in trauma care.