Medical Issues Flashcards
Epistaxis that has clear fluid out of nose
and OR patient reports a sweet post nasal drip
-indicates CSF LEAKAGE
-clear fluid out of nose
-reports a sweet post nasal drip
-can be caused by nasal or cribiform fractures
-PATIENT AT RISK FOR MENINGITIS- NEEDS ANTIBIOTICS
Cribiform Plate Fracture
Thin bone- part of ethmoid bone above nasal cavity and under olfactory bulb
associated w/
-septal hematoma
-oflactory dysfuxn
-CSF leakage
-infection- meningitis
Epistaxis
nosebleed
Rupture to spleen presents:
- can refer to shoulder- Kehr’s sign
-Left UQ TTP
-abd guarding and rebound tenderness
-systemic symptoms
What kind of force poses greatest risk for serious brain injury
Rotational
What kind of head injury presents with a lucid interval followed by declined mental status
Epidural hematoma- where the blood is
-typically involves an artery
-progresses rapidly
Care for knocked out tooth
- rinse and re-implant tooth ASAP and send to dentis
- if can’t place in saline and send to dentist
What is the 1st step when encountering a conscious football player with likely concussion?
Assess for ligamentous or structural disruption or instabilty by testing PROM for bony block or instability
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs & symptoms,
Allergies,
Medications,
Past Medical History,
Last Food or Drink
Events leading up to the present injury
Describe Epidural Hematoma
-blood between dura mater and skull–inr pressure in intercranial space
-LOC follwed by lucidity and then gradual progression of symptoms
-decrease visual field
-dizziness/nausea
-dec conciousness
-neck rigidity
-decr pulse and breathing
- deadly and rare
- care: urgent neuro surgery- CT or will be deadly
Describe Subdural Hematoma
Blood in outermost meningeal layer
-tear in venous vessels
-incr pressure
-LOC
dialation of pupils
-HA, dizziness, Nausea, sleepiness
-care- immediate medical care CT/MRI
-can be delayed in onset
Care for trauma to head
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-PALPATE- check for underlying fracture
-clean with antiseptic soap and water and remove debris
-cut away hair prn
-firm pressure to decr bleeding
-wounds > 1/2 inch- refer
-smaller- cover w pad and gauze
Tongue lacerations
-Refer for
flap, bisection or >1 cm, 30% or more of tongue, U shape or deformity
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care for chipped tooth
return to play- see dentist after
Crown fracture
-can be complicated
-bleeding and sig pain
-if uncomplicated- - put remainder of tooth in bag of saline, control bleeding w gauze
-can return to play and f/u dentist
Tooth luxation
loose or dislodged- refer in 48 hours
-if tooth out of cavity- replace and refer immediately
Tooth knocked out of cavity
-attempt re-implantation w/in 20 min
-save tooth in saline/saliva/milk
-refer immediately
DONOT
wash tooth
hold by root or wait more than 20 min
Auricular Hematoma
Cauliflower Ear
-caused by compression or shear force
-subcutaneous bleeding
-ear protection prevents
-apply ice
- prevent fluid solidification- pack ear w/ guaze tight in and behind ear
- keep compression on it
- may need to refer to drain
Tympanic Membrain Rupture
-caused by fall or slap to ear (water polo)
- loud pop, intense pain, vommiting dizziness
-sig hearing loss
-can see rupture thru otoscope
-small perferations can heal 1-2 weeks
-monitor for infection
-no flying until sx’s resolved
Otitis Externa
Swimmers Ear
-infected ear canal from trapped water
-can have vestibular sx’s, pain, discharge, partial hearing loss
care: prevention- dry ears, ear drops- asorbic acid and alcohol, avoid overexposure to cold wind
- may need antibiotics
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Ototitis Media
Middle Ear infection
-local and systemic infection
-sxs: fluid drainage, intense pain, transient hearing loss, fever, HA’s nausea
Care: can be drained
analgesics and antibiotics 24-72 hours
Eipstaxis
nose bleed
causes: high humidity, allergies, trauma
Care: sit upright w/ cold compress over nose w/ pressure on nostril
gauze between upper lip and gum- limits blood supply
- NEVER TIP HEAD BACK
-if bleeding more than 5 min- apply astringent/gauze, nose plug
-don’t blow nose for 2 hours
-wrestles can play
Nasal Fracture
-direct blow
sx: separation of whole frontal process of maxilla
-separation of lateral cartilage
-or both above
-profuse bleeding
-immediate SWELLING
-control bleeding, xray, can be back in 1 week with splint
Deviated Septum
- can accompnay frx
-septum pushed laterally
-if don’t see from front- look superiorly at nostrils
-profuse bleeding
-hematoma
-Care- control bleeding and refer to GP