Trauma Flashcards
Below what core body temp is considered hypothermia?
95 degrees F
What is the appropriate first aid measure for a snake bite?
Clean wound with soap and running water
A hyperthermic patient is most at risk when their skin is what?
Pink, hot and dry
The body loses heat through what processes?
Respiration, convection, and evaporation.
Which strap should be applied first when placing a Sager traction splint?
Ischial Strap
What is a contrecoup injury?
A brain injury occurring at the opposite side than that of the original impact
What has the greatest influence on how much damage a bullet will do when impacting the body?
Velocity
If stabbed in the RUQ what major vein is at risk?
Vena Cava
When assessing a patient with a potential spinal injury, how should they assessed?
In the position found
Penetrating trauma to the small bowel will also likely involve what other structure?
Liver
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Assault is a threat to harm, battery is harming
How many traffic cones are setup for a landing zone?
5
What is it called when ambulances are staged in a high call volume area?
Primary areas of responsibility
When relaying a report over the radio, what info do you NEVER give
patients name
When staging an ambulance while waiting for law enforcement to deem scene safe, what should you do?
Park several blocks away in a large parking lot with lights and sirens off.
Which communication system receives and transmits on the same frequency?
Simplex
The fifth cone at a landing zone should be placed where?
Upwind
What is it called when a crackling sensation is felt when palpating a strangulated patient and why does it happen?
Subcutaneous emphysema (caused by air that has leaked out under the skin from the trachea) LIFE THREAT
Manual traction is held using what type of traction splint?
Bipolar
Which part of the spine involves use of the diaphragm?
Cervical
What is the term used to describe heat production?
Thermogenesis
What type of injuries are expected with victims in MVC who are struck from behind?
Connective tissue and cervical vertebrae injuries
Stage 1 hemorrhage is identified at up to what percentage of blood loss?
15%
What does initial tx of a patient with frostbite/hypothermia include?
Administer O2, transport, slowly re-warm patient starting at the core.
What early sign of shock is easily missed?
Tachycardia
