Module 25: Orthopedic Trauma Flashcards
Name the five types of orthopedic trauma
Open and closed fractures
dislocations
amputations
pathologic
sprains/strains
What is the difference between fixation and traction splinting?
Fixation: Facilitates movement and prevents any further injury. Ties something stable to side of injury. Most of the time we are splinting by fixation
Traction: A pulling force. ONLY used for mid shaft isolated femur fractures
what is false movement?
Movement at point where there is no joint
EMTs should splint when they see ___, ___, ___, ____, or ______, to an injured area
pain swelling crepitation bruising or deformities
Splinting prevents….
further damage from occurring
reduction in swelling
reduction in pain
What is a dislocation?
a joint out of place
Dislocations are usually in ___
ball and socket joints, like the shoulders and hips
also occasionally hinge joints, like elbows and knees
Compare greenstick, non-displaced, and displaced fxs
Greenstick: occurs mostly in children, bone bends before it breaks
Non-Displaced: Bones have not moved out of their position
displaced: Bones have moved out of their position
Name and define the four classifications of fractures
Transverse: Straight across
Oblique: Angular
Spiral: Twist and snap
Comminuted: Web-like
Compare a sprain to strain
Sprain: ligament, muscle to bone
Strain: tendon, muscle to muscle
What is the recipe for splinting?
- expose injured area and hold manual stabilization
- assess distal PMS
- measure and apply a splint
- reassess PMS
- Apply a cold pack
- transport decision
Twisting force typically results in ____ fx
High energy/crushing force typically results in ___fx
Spiral
Communited.
The shoulder girdle consists of the ___, ____, and ____
clavicle, humerus, scapula
The humerus is called the ____ while the radius and ulna are called the ___
arm
forearm
What is position of function?
Position phalanges should be put in during splinting. Roll of gauze under palm that allows them to curve
