Circulation Flashcards
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What is PRICE
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P - Pain relief R - Rest I - Ice C - Compression E - Elevation
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Q
Definition of a fracture
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A chip, a crack or a break in the continuity of a bone
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Q
What is the assessment for an internal bleed?
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C - Chest R - Rectoperineal A - Abdomen M - Missed long bone fractures P - Pelvis
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Q
Management of an internal bleed
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C - Compression of injured site E - Elevation R - Requires urgent evacuation B - Blood transfusion S - Surgical intervention
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Q
Typical blood loss through bones
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Fractured Rib - 150ml each Closed femoral fracture - 1.5L Haemothorax - up to 2L each side Closed tibial Fracture - 500ml Fractured pelvis 3L + A fist sized blood clot - 500ml
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Q
Types of open wound
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Laceration Incision Impalement Puncture Abrasion Burn GSW/ Fragmentation External Haemorrhages
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Q
How do you control a haemorrhage
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Direct Pressure Elevation Indirect Pressure Use of haemostatic agents Indirect pressure Splinting
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Q
Indirect pressure points
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Subclavian
Brachial
Femoral
