Chapter 9b - soft tissue Flashcards

1
Q

What structures are at the epidermis?

A

Barrier to bacterioa + other organisms

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2
Q

What structures are at the dermis?

A

Nerves, sweat glands, blood vessels

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3
Q

Tx principle of soft tissue wound

A

PIER/PRICE/RICE

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4
Q

Name the 6 types of lesion

A

Abrasion
Laceration
Avulsion
Puncture wound
Crush injury
Amputation

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5
Q

Which lesion is most dangerous for infection?

A

Puncture

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6
Q

Tx for minor open wound

A

Wash with saline solution for 3-5min
Disinfect periphery of wound with clear anti-septic solution using sterile gauze dressing

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7
Q

What are the 3 components of polysporin?

A

Polymyxin B
Bacitracin zinc
Gramicidin

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8
Q

Name the 3 different types of tetanus shots

A

Diphtheria
Tetanus
Pertussis

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9
Q

Cause of tetanus

A

Bacterial infection due to bacteria getting into the wound through the skin or mucous membrane

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10
Q

Other name for tetanus

A

Lockjaw because spasms and seizures

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11
Q

Wound sealants - external use only + enhance adherence of steri-strip/bandage

A

Tincture of benzoin

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12
Q

How many days do you need to keep the wound dry for skin glue?

A

5 days

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13
Q

What is the name of the product: minor cuts and abrasions, over dry sutured wounds, after suture removal, can help to protect unbroken blisters, can help to protect the skin from friction/blisters

A

Opsite spray-sealant

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14
Q

Exceptions to not removing object?

A

Cheek/jaw
Affects airway

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15
Q

For ampputation wound - the amputated part should be kept in what condition?

A

dry plastic bag on ice

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16
Q

Name the 6 possible MOI/etiology for burns

A

Thermal (heat)
Chemicals
Electricity
Solar radiation
Other forms of radiation

17
Q

Severity of burns depends on what (5)

A

Temperature of object
Location of burn
Casualty’s age
Under 5 and over 55 = thin skin
Medical conditions

18
Q

Superficial burn - epidermis

A

first degree

19
Q

Partial thickness - epidermis + dermis

A

second degree

20
Q

full thickness - epidermis + dermis + others

A

third degree

21
Q

What is the first step to do with thermal burns?

A

Flush with cool water up to 15 min

22
Q

tip to memorize thermal burn management

A

Put the fire out and cool the tissue

23
Q

After 15 min - what must you determine in relation to the cooling?

A

If it is beneficial or harmful

24
Q

Explain the rule of nines %BSA

A

Arm = 9%
Thorax = 18%
Leg = 18%
Head = 9%

25
Q

What is the management for Burn more than 10% BSA

A

WET dressing no longer than 15 min + DRY dressing for shock prevention

26
Q

Management for chemical burns before flushing with water?

A

Brush off dry chemicals

27
Q

Is the exit or entry wound worse?

A

EXIT

28
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