Speaks with family to provide patient information. Trauma attending completes trauma admission note. The team leader will direct the course of the primary survey and resuscitation. They expect a response to their questions. All questions are directed to the team leader.
All orders come from the team leader.
Confirms universal precautions for all team members. Reviews information from ambulance radio report. Performs primary survey. Makes the decision for intubation or surgical airway. Decides on IV orders, and additional venous access.