About this resource
Trauma Assessment - The Basics. A trauma job sometimes moves fast, and the order you check things is important. This booklet breaks down the Primary Trauma Survey and Secondary Trauma Survey, plus treatment priorities and Traumatic Cardiac Arrest. It's built for quick revision, not a textbook read.
What's included
✓Primary Trauma Survey
✓Secondary survey head-to-toe
✓Trauma treatment areas
✓Traumatic Cardiac Arrest section
✓ATMIST
Format and delivery
A digital PDF, readable on a phone and yours to keep. The download link is emailed to you as soon as you order.
Questions & answers
Is this enough on its own for trauma job?
No - It's a structured revision aid, not a replacement for JRCALC or your trust's trauma pathway - always follow local guidelines/policies in practice.
What's the free ATMIST template?
Every purchase includes our free Pre-Alert and Handover template as a bonus - delivered automatically with your order.
What sections of Traumatic cardiac arrest are included?
Thanks for your question!It covers the basics such as the HOTT principles, General key points and Treatment to consider. Hope that helps. Any further questions at all, just get back in touch. Thanks, ParaLearn
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Important note
ParaLearn resources are designed to support learning and revision. They do not replace JRCALC, local ambulance trust guidance, clinical supervision or clinical judgement.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-12