Circulation Flashcards
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Q
What are the two types of closed wound?
A
Fractures
Internal haemorrhage
1
Q
What is the definition of a closed wound?
A
Blunt trauma to an area causing damage to underlying soft tissue but no breaks in the skin.
2
Q
What is the definition of a fracture?
A
A chip, crack or break In the continuity of a bone
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?
A
Tenderness/Pain at site Deformity Inability of movement Possible reduced sensitivity Possible loss of distal pulse
4
Q
What are the 4 types of fractures.
A
Closed/simple fracture
Open/compound fracture
Complicated fracture
Comminuted fracture
5
Q
What is the treatment of a fracture?
A
Pain relief Rest Ice Compression Elevation
6
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of an internal haemorrhage?
A
Increased pulse Swelling of site Tenderness to touch Hypo-resonance within chest Rigid areas felt over abdomen
7
Q
What is the pneumonic use for an internal bleeds check?
A
Chest Recto peritoneal Abdomen Missed long bones Pelvis
8
Q
What is the definition of an open wound?
A
A disruption in the continuity of the skin.
9
Q
What are some of eye types of open wounds?
A
Laceration Incision Impailment Puncture Abrasion Burn GSW/Fragmentation External haemorrhage
