Introduction to MS trauma Flashcards
What is the leading cause of death in people under 44?
Trauma
What percentage of blunt force trauma patients experience musculoskeletal injury?
0.85
What does FOOSH stand for?
Fall On Outstretched Hand
Name one common cause of musculoskeletal trauma.
Traffic accidents
What is a fracture?
A break in a bone
What is a dislocation?
A joint is forced out of its normal position
What is a sprain?
A stretched or torn ligament
What is a strain?
A stretched or torn muscle or tendon
What should you not do with a protruding bone in an open fracture?
Do not push it back into the wound
What should be done immediately for an open fracture?
Cover with a wound dressing
What is the main concern with pelvic injuries?
They can be life-threatening due to blood vessel damage
What does a pelvic binder do?
Stabilizes the pelvis and reduces bleeding
What are stress fractures?
Tiny cracks in a bone due to overuse
What is ecchymosis?
Skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
What is the “unhappy triad” injury?
Torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus
What is a laceration?
A deep cut or tear in the skin
What is an abrasion?
A scrape on the skin
What is the first step in trauma assessment?
Ensure airway is open (A-Airway)
What are the ABCs of trauma care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What is a traumatic amputation?
Loss of a limb due to injury
How can a femoral shaft fracture be life-threatening?
It can cause severe blood loss
What is the purpose of a splint?
To immobilize a joint and control bleeding
What is the function of ligaments?
Connect bones to other bones
What is the function of tendons?
Connect muscles to bones
What is the first thing to check in a musculoskeletal injury?
Airway and hemodynamic stability
How do you assess a musculoskeletal injury?
Talk, Observe, Touch, Motion control
What is the main goal in first aid for fractures?
Mechanical and hemodynamic stability
What is a common mechanism of shoulder injury in a car accident?
Dashboard or floorboard impact
