Extremity and Wound Trauma Flashcards
Avoid lido with epi for which areas?
- digits
- ears
- nose
- evulsion injuries
Which nerve is thumbs up/ hitchhike sign?
radial nerve
Which nerve is thumb to 5th finger, make a fist (trapped in forearm and wrist fractures)?
median nerve
Which nerve is fanning out fingers?
ulnar nerve
Which nerve is push down on gas pedal?
tibial nerve
Which nerve is flexed hip against resistance?
femoral nerve
Which nerve is pull foot up?
peroneal nerve
What kind of fracture is falling on palm?
Colles fracture
What kind of fracture is 5th metacarpal fracture?
Boxer’s fracture
** apply posterior ulnar splint
Where is a pelvic binder placed?
level of the greater trochanter
Fat embolism syndrome s/s
48 hrs post femur fracture
- sudden onset of severe resp distress
- restlessness, altered LOC, low O2 sat
- petechial rash on chest, axillae, and conjunctivae
Carbon Monoxide (CO) toxic and lethal levels?
toxic >25%
lethal >60%
treat with 100% O2 until. carboxyhemoglobin is <10% for 1 hour
Which burn thickness does not blanch?
deep-thickness
What is the burn calculation for IVF for American Burn Association?
Adult: 2ml/ kg/ BSA for 24 hour calculation
electrical: 4ml/ kg/ BSA
**half should be infused 8 hours from time of burn
What is the formula for Parkland Burn?
4ml/ kg/ BSA