Soft Tissue Injureis Emergency War Surgery Flashcards
What chapter of the emergency ear surgery manual provides the care and treatment of soft tissue injuries
Chapter 9
What form of treatment for soft tissue and open joint injuries is not a replacement for surgery
Antibiotics
Antibiotics should be provided for all penetrating wounds within what time period of time following injury
Less than 1 hour
Once a sterile dressing has been placed , you may conduct an exam what number of times prior to surgery
One look
What chapter of the emergency war surgery manual provides information for compartment release
Chapter 34
Wound debridement should occurs within what period following injury
6 hours
Sounds should be assess for the presence of what abnormalities
Dirt,debris,fragments
Infections increase by what percent per hour following injury when debridement tested a delayed
3 %
If there is no deep contamination of superficial wounds and skin you may
Cleanse with antiseptic and scrub brush
What type of incision extends wounds parallel to the axis to the extremity to facilitate deep exposure
Longitudinal
What type of incision should be avoided as it does not facilitate subsequent extension
Transverse
What action should occur with damage fat surrounding a penetrating wound during surgical intervention
Generously excised
Damage to what tissues is often Minimal relative to the magnitude of destruction beneath it
Fascia
What procedure should be performed for compartment syndrome
Complete fasciotomy
Limited fasciotomy is reserved for what part of the body without evidence of compartment syndrome
Localized facial injury